Mung ana siji-loro sing bisa utyul sangka pedang - tyatyahé mung setitik - sing bakal bali mulih sangka Egipte menyang negara Yéhuda. Nanging kabèh turahé wong Yéhuda sing wis menyang negara Egipte arep manggon ing kono dadi wong mantya bakal weruh tembungé sapa sing kelakon: tembung-Ku apa omongané wong-wong kuwi.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. He says that a few people from Judah who fled to Egypt will eventually return to their homeland. The survivors will learn whether God's words or the words of others will prove true.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends decide to go on a trip, but only a few come back home. Those who return will know who was right about what would happen on the trip. This is like God saying, 'I told you so,' to the people who left.
Historical Background
The prophet Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BCE during the Babylonian invasion of Judah. The audience is the exiled Jews in Egypt, who fled there to avoid the Babylonian conquest. The cultural setting involves a group questioning God's guidance and turning to false gods for help.
Living It Out Today
When faced with a difficult decision, like choosing between two different paths in life, sometimes only time will reveal the right choice. This verse reminds us to trust in God's guidance over human advice.