Jeremiah 35:15

Ndebele Bible - 2010

Futhi ngithume kini zonke inceku zami abaprofethi, kalilalelanga kimi.

What Does This Mean?

God is speaking through Jeremiah to the people, saying He has sent many prophets to warn them to stop worshipping other gods and turn from their evil ways. He promised them they could continue to live in the land if they listened, but they ignored Him.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who keeps telling you not to eat all the cookies before dinner, but you keep ignoring them. God is like that friend, sending many messengers to tell the people to stop doing bad things, but they don't listen.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BC, during a time when the Jewish people were turning away from God and worshipping other gods. He wrote to the people of Judah, warning them of the consequences of their actions.

Living It Out Today

Today, if someone keeps ignoring advice from their friends or mentors about making better life choices, they might face serious consequences. Just like the people in the Bible, we need to listen to those who give us good advice.

Topics

• obedience
• prophets
• warning
• consequences
• loyalty
• repentance

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 33:1-20
• Acts 3:22-26
• Deuteronomy 30:15-20
• 1 Kings 13:1-3
• Matthew 23:34

Recommended Reading

Commentary Jeremiah Commentaries → Get This Bible Ndebele Bible - Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God send many prophets to the people?

God sent many prophets to warn the people and give them a chance to turn from their evil ways and return to Him. This shows God's patience and desire for the people to change.

What would happen if the people listened to the prophets?

If they listened, they could have continued living in the promised land and avoided the consequences of their disobedience, such as being exiled from their homeland.

Why did the people ignore the prophets?

The people ignored the prophets because they were stubborn and did not want to change their ways, even though they knew it was wrong to worship other gods.

How does this verse relate to modern life?

This verse reminds us that ignoring good advice or warnings from those who care about us can lead to negative consequences in our lives, similar to how the people ignored the prophets and faced severe punishment.