Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Derfor kom det igjen Ord fra Herren til Jeremia: «Herren, Israels Gud sier dette: Jeg gjorde en bindende avtale med forfedrene deres den dagen da Jeg førte dem ut av slaveriet i Egypt. Jeg sa da at når sju år er omme, skal hver mann sette fri sine israelittiske slaver. Har han tjent deg i seks år, skal du la ham gå fra deg og være fri. Men forfedrene deres brydde seg ikke om å lytte til Meg. I dag gjorde dere endelig det som var rett da dere forkynte frihet for slavene. Dere hadde jo inngått en avtale om dette i Mitt hellige hus. Men så gjorde dere skam på Mitt navn ved at dere brøt denne avtalen igjen da dere tok slavene tilbake. Først hadde dere satt dem fri så de kunne bestemme over seg selv, deretter tvang dere dem tilbake til slaveriet igjen.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jeremiah is receiving a message from God. It indicates that God is about to give Jeremiah a new instruction or revelation. The key message is that God is speaking directly to Jeremiah.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game, and your friend who knows all the rules whispers a new rule to you. That's like what's happening here. God, who knows everything, is whispering a new message to Jeremiah.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-585 BCE. Jeremiah lived in Judah and was sent by God to warn the people about their disobedience. The audience was the people of Judah, and the cultural setting was one of political and religious turmoil.
Living It Out Today
Today, think about times when you've received important messages, like a teacher giving you instructions on an upcoming test. Just as Jeremiah received guidance from God, we can seek and listen to guidance from reliable sources in our lives.
God often speaks to prophets like Jeremiah to guide and instruct them on how to lead and teach the people, ensuring they stay on the right path.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can listen and act on the guidance we receive, much like Jeremiah did, making sure to follow instructions and advice from reliable sources.
What are some other verses where God speaks directly?
Other verses where God speaks directly include Ezekiel 1:3, Isaiah 6:8, and Matthew 13:10, each showing God giving specific instructions or revelations.
How does this verse fit into the broader message of the Book of Jeremiah?
This verse fits into the broader message of Jeremiah by showing God's active role in communicating with His people through His prophets, ensuring they follow His will.