Thiab kuv kuj hais rau cov pov thawj thiab cov pejxeem no sawvdaws tias, “Yawmsaub hais li no tias, Tsis txhob mloog nej cov xibhwb cev Vajtswv lus tej lus uas cev lus rau nej hais tias, ‘Saib maj, tsis ntev luag yuav coj tej twj siv hauv Yawmsaub lub tuam tsev uas raug coj mus rau tim Npanpiloo lawm rov qab los.’ Qhov uas lawv cev Vajtswv lus li no rau nej yog lus cuav xwb.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jeremiah is speaking to the priests and people, warning them not to listen to false prophets who claim that the temple vessels will soon be returned from Babylon. Jeremiah says these prophets are lying.
Explained for Children
Imagine if someone told you that your favorite toy, which was lost, would come back soon, but it really wouldn't. Jeremiah is telling the people not to believe those who say the temple treasures will return from Babylon, because it's not true.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this during a time when Babylon had taken many treasures from the temple in Jerusalem. The people were hopeful for a quick return, but Jeremiah warned them that the prophets promising this were lying.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, we might face people who make false promises about returning valuable items or solving problems quickly. Jeremiah's warning reminds us to be cautious and seek truth in God's words.
Jeremiah is warning the people not to believe the false prophets who claim that the temple vessels will return from Babylon soon.
Why does Jeremiah say these prophets are lying?
Jeremiah believes these prophets are lying because their message contradicts the truth that God has revealed to him about the vessels remaining in Babylon.
How can we apply Jeremiah's warning in our daily lives?
We can be cautious about believing promises that seem too good to be true and seek guidance from God's word to discern truth.
What can we learn about false prophets from this verse?
False prophets often make promises that contradict God's will, and their messages can lead people away from truth and into false hope.