Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa jeg: «Å, Herre Gud! Hør på profetenes profetier. De sier: ‘Dere skal ikke dø, og hungersnøden skal ikke komme over dere. Herren sier at Han vil gi dere en trygg fred her på dette stedet.’» Herren sa til meg: «Profetene profeterer løgn i Mitt navn. Jeg har ikke sendt dem eller talt til dem. Det de sier, bunner i et falskt syn, en spådom, tom tale og svik fra deres eget hjerte. Derfor profeterer de slik for dere. Herren sier at profetenes ord er falske, de som profeterer i Mitt navn. Jeg har ikke sendt dem. Jeg har ikke sagt at verken krig eller hungersnød skal komme over dette landet. Nettopp slik skal profetene selv utslettes.
What Does This Mean?
Jeremiah expresses concern to God about false prophets who claim there will be no war or famine, but instead, peace. Jeremiah contrasts this with God's actual message, revealing the false prophets' misleading words.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and a friend tells you it's safe to stay out because no one will find you. But you know that friend sometimes makes things up. Jeremiah is like that, telling God that other people are saying things that aren't true, like there won't be any scary things happening when there might actually be.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this around 626-586 BCE during a turbulent period in Judah's history. The false prophets were giving the people a false sense of security, while Jeremiah was warning of impending doom from Babylonian invasion.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a friend telling you that you won't face any challenges in a new job, but you know you need to prepare for difficulties. Jeremiah teaches us to be cautious of overly optimistic promises and to trust in God's warnings.
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Why are the false prophets saying there will be peace?
The false prophets might be saying this to maintain a false sense of security among the people, possibly to avoid panic and maintain their influence.
How can we identify false teachings like those in Jeremiah 14:13?
Identifying false teachings involves comparing them to God's Word and examining the outcomes they predict. False teachings often promise easy solutions without consequences.
What was Jeremiah's role in contrast to the false prophets?
Jeremiah was a true prophet of God, warning the people about the impending judgment and urging them to repent, unlike the false prophets who misled the people with false promises.
What lessons can we learn from Jeremiah's interaction with God in this verse?
We can learn to trust in God's truth over human promises, and to seek God's perspective when faced with misleading information or false teachings.