Oˇ htaˇ, ngaˬ lehˬ chi beu‸ yawˇ hui chehˇ taˍ ve hkuiˇ jaˇ da‸ jaˇ ve mvuhˇmiˬ chi, yawˇ hui hta‸ piˇ laˇ tuˬ yoˬ, teh‸ yawˇ hui ve awˬ puˍ awˬ pi hui hta‸ kʼoˆ piˇ taˍ ve ka ti‸ hta‸ dawˇ nawˇ chehˇ tuˬ yoˬ, teh‸ ngaˬ hta‸ kʼoˆ laˇ ve yoˬ. Gʼuiˬsha-oˬ, ngaˬ kʼoˆ piˇ tuˬ yoˬ, teh‸ kʼaw‸ yaw hkʼaw‸ piˇ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is promising to fulfill the oath He made to the fathers of the Israelites, to give them a land of plenty, just as it was at the time. Jeremiah, the prophet, responds by agreeing with God.
Explained for Children
Imagine God promised your grandpa a super cool playground. Now, God is saying He'll keep that promise and give you the same great playground. Jeremiah says, 'Yes, please, God!'
Historical Background
Jeremiah 11:5 was written by the prophet Jeremiah in the late 7th to early 6th century BCE. This was during a time when the Israelites were facing significant challenges and God was reminding them of His promise to provide for them.
Living It Out Today
Today, when we face difficulties, we can remember God's promises and trust that He will fulfill them, just as He promised to give the land of milk and honey to the Israelites.
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