ne fana bɛna a to aw ye ne sɔrɔ. Matigi Ala ko ten. Aw ta mɔgɔ minw minana ka taga jamana wɛrɛw ra, ne bɛna olugu lasekɔ tuun. Ne tun ka aw gbɛn ka taga siya minw bɛɛ cɛ ra, ani yɔrɔ minw bɛɛ ra, ne bɛna aw labɔ o yɔrɔw bɛɛ ra ka na aw lajɛn yan tuun; Matigi Ala ko ten. Ne tun ka aw gbɛn ka bɔ nin jamana min na, ne bɛna aw lasekɔ o jamana kelen na tuun.›
What Does This Mean?
In Jeremiah 29:14, God promises that if the people seek Him, He will be found. He will restore them from their exile and bring them back to their homeland. This verse emphasizes God's promise to gather His people and return them to their land.
Explained for Children
Imagine you lost your favorite toy and went looking for it. This verse says that if you look for God, He will find you. And just like if you found your toy after looking everywhere, God will help you find your way home, no matter where you are.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this verse around 587 BC, during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the Israelites, who were taken captive to Babylon. The cultural setting was one of despair and longing for home, with God promising restoration and return.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, when someone feels lost or in a difficult situation, this verse can remind them that God is always available and will guide them back to where they belong. For example, a person struggling with addiction can find hope in God's promise to restore and bring them back to a place of health and wholeness.