Jeremiah 34:14 — English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
'Every seventh year you must set your people free. You must set free all of the Hebrews who have sold themselves to you. Let them serve you for six years. Then you must let them go free.'--(Deuteronomy 15:12) But your people did not listen to me. They did not pay any attention to me.
What Does This Mean?
God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, reminding the Israelites of the law that requires them to free Hebrew slaves after six years of service. However, God points out that their ancestors did not follow this law.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy that you borrow from a friend. God says that after playing with it for six days, you should give it back. But the grown-ups didn't always listen to God and didn't return the toys they borrowed.
Historical Background
Jeremiah 34:14 is part of the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 626-586 B.C.E. This verse was directed at the people of Judah, reminding them of their obligation to free Hebrew slaves after six years, as prescribed by the Mosaic law.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this verse can remind us of the importance of respecting agreements and obligations, such as releasing someone from debt or freeing them from unfair conditions after a set time.
The law mentioned is the requirement to free Hebrew slaves after six years of service, as part of the Mosaic law.
Why is God reminding the Israelites of this law?
God is reminding the Israelites because their ancestors did not follow this law, emphasizing the importance of adhering to God's commands.
How does this relate to modern times?
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of respecting agreements and obligations, such as releasing someone from debt or unfair conditions.
What can we learn from the Israelites' failure to follow this law?
We can learn that ignoring God's commands has consequences, and it's important to fulfill our obligations to others, just as God has commanded.
