mpe mu ke monikina beno. Ni Yave ke na kutuba yawu. Mu ke vutula beno mutindu beno vwandaka. Mu ke yonzika beno katuka kuna na sika ya makanda nyonso ya bantu mpe bisika nyonso yina mu mwangisaka beno. Mu ke vutula beno na kisika yayi mu katulaka beno ntangu mu fidisaka beno na ngolo na yinsi ya nzenza.” Ni Yave ke na kutuba yawu.»
What Does This Mean?
In Jeremiah 29:14, God promises that if the people seek Him, He will be found. He will restore them from their exile and bring them back to their homeland. This verse emphasizes God's promise to gather His people and return them to their land.
Explained for Children
Imagine you lost your favorite toy and went looking for it. This verse says that if you look for God, He will find you. And just like if you found your toy after looking everywhere, God will help you find your way home, no matter where you are.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this verse around 587 BC, during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the Israelites, who were taken captive to Babylon. The cultural setting was one of despair and longing for home, with God promising restoration and return.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, when someone feels lost or in a difficult situation, this verse can remind them that God is always available and will guide them back to where they belong. For example, a person struggling with addiction can find hope in God's promise to restore and bring them back to a place of health and wholeness.