Spanish Bible LBLB (La Biblia De Las Américas) 1997
Entonces el SEÑOR me dijo: Mentira profetizan los profetas en mi nombre. Yo no los he enviado, ni les he dado órdenes, ni les he hablado; visión falsa, adivinación, vanidad y engaño de sus corazones ellos os profetizan.
¿Qué significa esto?
In Jeremiah 14:14, God tells Jeremiah that some prophets are lying and saying He sent them, but He did not. These prophets are giving false visions and lies from their own hearts.
Explicado para niños
Imagine if your friend told everyone that your mom said you could eat all the candy you want, but your mom never actually said that. That's what's happening here. Some people are saying God said things He didn't really say.
Contexto histórico
Jeremiah, a prophet in the Old Testament, wrote this verse around 600 BC. He was warning the people of Judah that false prophets were leading them astray. The cultural setting was one of spiritual confusion and political turmoil.
Aplicación para hoy
In today's world, we might encounter people claiming to speak God's word but promoting false teachings. It's important to verify their messages against the Bible and seek truth from reliable sources.
The prophets mentioned are false prophets who claim to speak for God but are actually misleading people with lies.
How can we avoid being misled by false prophets today?
We should study the Bible to understand God's word and compare any claims against it, seek wisdom from trusted spiritual leaders, and pray for discernment.
What does Jeremiah 14:14 teach about the nature of false prophecies?
It teaches that false prophecies are lies and deceitful visions that come from people's own hearts, not from God.
How did the people in Jeremiah's time respond to these false prophets?
The text suggests that the people likely believed these false prophets, showing the importance of discerning truth from lies even in religious contexts.