Jeremiah 34:14

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

Al cabo de siete años dejaréis cada uno á su hermano hebreo que te fuere vendido; te servirá pues seis años, y lo enviarás libre de ti: mas vuestros padres no me oyeron, ni inclinaron su oído.

¿Qué significa esto?

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.

Explicado para niños

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.

Contexto histórico

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.

Aplicación para hoy

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.

Temas

• freedom
• obligation
• laws
• slavery
• forgiveness
• God's commands

Versículos relacionados

• Exodus 21:2
• Leviticus 25:40
• Deuteronomy 15:12
• Ephesians 6:9
• Colossians 4:1

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Preguntas frecuentes

What law is mentioned in Jeremiah 34:14?

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.