Jeremiah 5:17

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

彼らはあなたが刈り入れた物と、あなたの糧食とを食い尽し、あなたのむすこ娘を食い尽し、あなたの羊と牛を食い尽し、あなたのぶどうの木といちじくの木を食い尽し、またつるぎをもって、あなたが頼みとする堅固な町々を滅ぼす」。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Jeremiah says that enemies will come and take away all the food and resources that the people depend on, including their crops, animals, and even their fortified cities. It's a warning from God through the prophet Jeremiah about the consequences of disobedience.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if someone came and took all the food from your fridge, your piggy bank, and even your favorite toys. That's kind of what this verse is talking about, but for a whole town. It's a reminder to listen to God to avoid such bad things.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah wrote this around 626-586 B.C. to the people of Judah, warning them of the Babylonian invasion. The Israelites had turned away from God, and this verse reflects the dire consequences they would face.

今日への適用

In modern times, this verse can be seen as a warning against complacency and over-reliance on material security. Just as the people in the verse lost everything they trusted in, we can also face unexpected challenges if we neglect spiritual health and moral integrity.

トピック

• judgment
• consequences
• disobedience
• protection
• security
• warnings

関連する聖句

• Deuteronomy 28:38-39
• Lamentations 2:11-12
• Hosea 4:3
• Matthew 24:43
• Revelation 6:8

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 5:17?

God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, warning the people of Judah about the impending consequences of their actions.

What does it mean to 'eat up' the harvest and herds?

This phrase symbolizes the complete destruction of resources and means of survival, indicating the severity of the judgment coming upon the people.

How can this verse help us in modern times?

It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual and moral health over material security, and to be vigilant against complacency in faith.

What are some other verses that talk about similar consequences?

Deuteronomy 28:38-39 and Lamentations 2:11-12 are examples that discuss similar themes of divine judgment and its consequences on material resources and life security.