Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
Kejahatanmu sendiri menghukum dirimu, kau tersiksa karena menolak Aku, Allahmu. Sekarang rasakan betapa pahit dan pedih bila Aku kaubelakangi dan tidak kauhormati. Aku, TUHAN Allahmu telah berbicara; Akulah TUHAN Yang Mahatinggi dan Mahakuasa."
Apa artinya?
Jeremiah 2:19 says that God will correct you because of your own wickedness and backslidings. God is speaking here, and the key message is that forsaking Him leads to bitter consequences.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have a best friend who always takes care of you, but you decide to ignore them and do bad things. Your friend will let you face the consequences of your actions. That's what God is saying here.
Latar belakang sejarah
Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this verse around 627-585 BCE. He was addressing the people of Israel who had turned away from God, and he warned them of the consequences of their actions.
Penerapan hari ini
If you are considering leaving a relationship or a job that has been beneficial to you, think about the potential consequences. For example, leaving a stable job for a risky venture without a backup plan could lead to difficult times.