Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Hør derfor, alle dere andre folkeslag, hvor sta folket Mitt er. Følg med og hør, menneskene på jord, hvordan det går med dem! Jeg skal føre ulykke over dette folket. Planene deres skal mislykkes, fordi de ikke lyttet til Mine Ord og forkastet Mine lover og regler for livet. Hvorfor kommer det røkelse til Meg fra Saba og kalmusrot fra land som ligger langt borte. De følger ikke loven for hvordan de skal ofre til meg. Brennofferet og slaktofferet deres har Jeg ingen glede av.»
What Does This Mean?
In Jeremiah 6:18, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah to the nations and a congregation. He is calling for them to listen and understand the issues happening among His people. The key message is about the need for awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by God's people.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, and you notice some kids not playing nicely. God is asking everyone to pay attention to how the people in His team are behaving. He wants everyone to understand what's going on so they can help make things better.
Historical Background
Jeremiah 6:18 was written by the prophet Jeremiah in the late 7th to early 6th century BCE. He was addressing the Jewish people and surrounding nations during a time of moral and spiritual decline, calling them to account for their actions and to understand the consequences of their choices.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you work in a team where some members are causing problems. Jeremiah 6:18 can remind you to be aware of what's happening and to speak up or take action to resolve issues for the betterment of the whole group.