kom kuv thiaj ua tau tiav raws li tej lus uas kuv cog tseg khov kho rau nej tej poj koob yawm txwv tias yuav muab lub tebchaws uas muaj kua mis thiab zib ntab ntws nto rau lawv,’ yam li uas muaj niaj hnub nimno.” Mas kuv thiaj teb tias, “Yawmsaub cia ua li uas koj hais.”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is promising to fulfill the oath He made to the fathers of the Israelites, to give them a land of plenty, just as it was at the time. Jeremiah, the prophet, responds by agreeing with God.
Explained for Children
Imagine God promised your grandpa a super cool playground. Now, God is saying He'll keep that promise and give you the same great playground. Jeremiah says, 'Yes, please, God!'
Historical Background
Jeremiah 11:5 was written by the prophet Jeremiah in the late 7th to early 6th century BCE. This was during a time when the Israelites were facing significant challenges and God was reminding them of His promise to provide for them.
Living It Out Today
Today, when we face difficulties, we can remember God's promises and trust that He will fulfill them, just as He promised to give the land of milk and honey to the Israelites.
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