그러므로 너희는 다른 누구의 말도 듣지 말아라. 세상 어떤 사람의 말도 듣지 말아라. 너희를 기쁘게 하는 예언자들의 말도 듣지 말아라. 꿈이야기로 너희를 위로하는 사람들에게도 속지 말아라. 미래를 예언하는 점성가나 현인이나 철인들의 말도 듣지 말아라. 그들은 모두 너희에게 듣기 좋은 말만 하여 너희가 바벨론 왕에게 굴복하지 않아도 되는 것처럼 위로할 것이다.
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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.
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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.
역사적 배경
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.
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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.