Jeremiah 22:27

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Y á la tierra á la cual levantan ellos su alma para tornar, allá no volverán.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse says that people will not be able to return to the land they long for. The prophet Jeremiah is speaking, and the key message is that God's will, not human desires, determines outcomes.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you really want to go back to your favorite playground, but your parents say you can't because you made a big mess there before. This verse is like that, where God says the people can't go back to the place they love.

Contexto histórico

Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this in the late 7th century BC, addressing the rulers of Judah. He warned them of coming judgment and exile, which would prevent them from returning to their homeland.

Aplicación para hoy

Imagine a person who has made significant mistakes at work and faces being fired. They may desire to return to their previous position, but the company decides against it, reflecting the idea that our desires don't always determine outcomes.

Temas

• exile
• judgment
• prayer
• hope
• obedience
• repentance

Versículos relacionados

• Deuteronomy 28:36
• Ezekiel 20:39
• Isaiah 39:7
• Ezekiel 12:14
• Matthew 7:7

Preguntas frecuentes

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 22:27?

The prophet Jeremiah is speaking, delivering a message from God to the people of Judah.

What does the verse mean by 'land whereunto they desire to return'?

This refers to the homeland of the people of Judah, to which they long to return after being exiled, but God says they won't be able to.

Can this verse be applied to personal situations?

Yes, it can be applied to situations where people may wish for something but are prevented by circumstances beyond their control, reflecting the idea that God's will prevails.

How does Jeremiah 22:27 relate to other scriptures?

It relates to other passages that discuss God's sovereignty and the consequences of disobedience, such as Deuteronomy 28:36 and Ezekiel 12:14.