Jeremiah 38:18

Japanese Contemporary (リビングバイブル)

だが、降伏することを拒むなら、町はバビロンの兵士によって焼き払われ、おまえは恐ろしい運命をたどる。』

この聖句の意味

In this verse, Jeremiah is speaking to the king of Judah, warning him that if he doesn't surrender to the Babylonian forces, the city will be handed over to the Chaldeans, who will burn it and the king won't be able to escape. The key message is about the dire consequences of not heeding Jeremiah's advice.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game where your team has to choose between giving up or fighting. If you choose to fight, the other team might win and take away everything you have. Jeremiah is telling the king it's better to give up now to save the city and himself.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah 38:18 is part of the book written by the prophet Jeremiah around 626-586 BCE. Jeremiah was speaking to King Zedekiah of Judah during a time of war and uncertainty, where the Babylonians were threatening to conquer Jerusalem.

今日への適用

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where you must make a tough decision to avoid a worse outcome. For example, a business owner might need to negotiate a settlement to avoid bankruptcy and losing everything.

トピック

• consequences
• surrender
• prophecy
• decision-making
• judgment
• faith

関連する聖句

• Ezekiel 17:16
• Ezekiel 23:24
• Jeremiah 21:9
• Jeremiah 39:18
• 2 Kings 24:19

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 38:18?

Jeremiah, the prophet, is speaking to King Zedekiah of Judah, warning him about the consequences of not surrendering to the Babylonians.

What are the consequences mentioned in Jeremiah 38:18?

If the king doesn't surrender to the Babylonians, the city will be handed over to the Chaldeans who will burn it, and the king will not escape their hands.

How does this verse relate to the broader themes of the book of Jeremiah?

Jeremiah often warns about the consequences of not heeding God's warnings, which is evident in this verse where he foretells the destruction of Jerusalem if the king refuses to surrender.

Can you provide a real-life example where this verse's lesson is applicable?

This verse can apply to a situation where a business owner is facing a lawsuit and decides to negotiate a settlement to avoid the possibility of losing the entire business through a court decision.