Daarop kan men rekenen. Maar niet op mijn volk! Want dat heeft Mij vergeten en zich tot waardeloze afgoden gewend. Het heeft zich afgekeerd van de aloude, goede wegen en bewandelt nu de modderige paden van de zonde waarop men snel struikelt.
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse, God is talking through the prophet Jeremiah. He says that His people have forgotten Him and are now worshiping false gods, which is like walking on a dangerous path instead of a safe one.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a favorite toy, but one day you forget it and start playing with something that doesn't work well. This makes you walk on a path with lots of bumps and holes instead of the smooth path you usually use. God is upset because His people forgot about Him and started following things that don't really help them.
Historische achtergrond
This verse is part of the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 626-586 BCE. It was a time when the people of Judah were turning away from God and worshiping other gods, which led to their downfall.
Toepassing voor vandaag
A modern scenario could be someone who forgets the importance of faith and starts following unhealthy habits or harmful behaviors, thinking they'll find happiness but instead ending up in trouble.