Ngai gaw nanhte hpang de nye a shangun ma ni rai nga ai myihtoi ni yawng hpe matut shangun dat ni ai; shanhte gaw nanhte hpe nanhte a n hkru ai amu ni koi kau na matu hte, ding hpring ai amu galaw na matu tsun shadum manu ai. Shanhte gaw kaga hpara sumla ni hpe nawku daw jau ai lam n galaw na matu nanhte hpe tsun shadum manu ai, shing rai jang, ngai gaw nanhte hte nanhte a nji nwa ni hpe jaw da ai mungdan hta nanhte matut shanu nga lu na myit dai. Rai ti mung, nanhte gaw nye a ga hpe n madat myit dai hte hpa zawn n nawn ya nga myit dai.
What Does This Mean?
God is speaking through Jeremiah to the people, saying He has sent many prophets to warn them to stop worshipping other gods and turn from their evil ways. He promised them they could continue to live in the land if they listened, but they ignored Him.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who keeps telling you not to eat all the cookies before dinner, but you keep ignoring them. God is like that friend, sending many messengers to tell the people to stop doing bad things, but they don't listen.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BC, during a time when the Jewish people were turning away from God and worshipping other gods. He wrote to the people of Judah, warning them of the consequences of their actions.
Living It Out Today
Today, if someone keeps ignoring advice from their friends or mentors about making better life choices, they might face serious consequences. Just like the people in the Bible, we need to listen to those who give us good advice.
God sent many prophets to warn the people and give them a chance to turn from their evil ways and return to Him. This shows God's patience and desire for the people to change.
What would happen if the people listened to the prophets?
If they listened, they could have continued living in the promised land and avoided the consequences of their disobedience, such as being exiled from their homeland.
Why did the people ignore the prophets?
The people ignored the prophets because they were stubborn and did not want to change their ways, even though they knew it was wrong to worship other gods.
How does this verse relate to modern life?
This verse reminds us that ignoring good advice or warnings from those who care about us can lead to negative consequences in our lives, similar to how the people ignored the prophets and faced severe punishment.