Jadi, jangan dengarkan nabi-nabimu. Jangan dengarkan para peramalmu, yang mengatakan yang terjadi kelak. Jangan dengarkan orang yang mengatakan bahwa mereka dapat menerangkan mimpi. Jangan dengarkan orang yang dapat berbicara dengan orang mati atau orang yang melakukan sihir. Semua mereka mengatakan kepadamu, “Kamu tidak akan menjadi hamba raja Babel.”
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This verse from Jeremiah tells the people not to listen to those who claim they can predict the future or perform magic and say they don't have to serve the king of Babylon. Jeremiah is speaking, warning the people to obey the king of Babylon.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have friends who tell you not to do your chores because they say they saw it in a dream. Jeremiah says not to listen to these friends and to do what the big boss tells you to do instead.
Latar belakang sejarah
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 600 BC during a time when Babylon was conquering many nations. The people of Judah were tempted to listen to false prophets who promised freedom from Babylonian rule.
Penerapan hari ini
In modern times, this could apply to someone who listens to financial advisors or self-help gurus who make promises that seem too good to be true, instead of following wise counsel or proven advice.