E procuras coisas magníficas para ti mesmo? Não as busques, pois estou a ponto de trazer uma catástrofe sobre toda a humanidade, diz o Senhor, mas a ti darei a tua vida como despojo em todos os lugares para onde fores.
O que isso significa?
In this verse, God is speaking to Jeremiah, warning him not to seek great things for himself because God is bringing evil upon all people. However, God promises to protect Jeremiah's life wherever he goes.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine you want to get the best toy, but God says, 'Don't worry about that, I'm going to protect you no matter where you go.' That's what God is telling Jeremiah here.
Contexto histórico
Jeremiah 45 was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 605 BCE. It is addressed to Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, and provides a message of hope and warning during the tumultuous times leading up to the Babylonian exile.
Aplicação para hoje
In today's context, this verse can remind us not to focus solely on personal success or wealth if it means ignoring others' needs. Instead, we can trust that God will take care of us.