Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
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In this verse, God is speaking to Jeremiah, warning him not to seek great things for himself because God is bringing evil upon all people. However, God promises to protect Jeremiah's life wherever he goes.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you want to get the best toy, but God says, 'Don't worry about that, I'm going to protect you no matter where you go.' That's what God is telling Jeremiah here.
Latar belakang sejarah
Jeremiah 45 was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 605 BCE. It is addressed to Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, and provides a message of hope and warning during the tumultuous times leading up to the Babylonian exile.
Penerapan hari ini
In today's context, this verse can remind us not to focus solely on personal success or wealth if it means ignoring others' needs. Instead, we can trust that God will take care of us.