Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Mi bai pinisim tru yupela liklik lain bilong Juda i bin strong long i kam i stap long Isip. Na taim yupela i stap long Isip bai yupela i dai. Ol birua bai i kilim yupela i dai na bai yupela i sot long kaikai na yupela i dai. Yupela olgeta bai i dai, ol bikman na ol man nating wantaim. Na bai ol manmeri bilong ol arapela lain i harim tok long dispela samting mi mekim long yupela, na bai ol i pret na kirap nogut tru. Na bai ol i rabisim yupela na tok bilas long yupela. Na taim ol i laik tok nogut long ol birua bilong ol yet, bai ol i tok olsem, ‘Yupela i ken bagarap olsem ol Juda i bin bagarap.’
What Does This Mean?
God is speaking through Jeremiah, warning the remaining people of Judah that if they go to Egypt, they will face severe consequences including death by famine and war. This will happen to everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends decide to go on a trip to a place that everyone says is dangerous. God is like a protective parent warning you that if you go there, you might face big problems and might not come back safely.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BC, addressing the people of Judah who had survived the Babylonian invasion. The verse reflects the dire situation of a people considering a dangerous move to Egypt, driven by fear and desperation.
Living It Out Today
This verse can remind us of the importance of listening to wise counsel and avoiding actions that lead to harmful consequences. For example, a person might be tempted to use dishonest methods to achieve success, but this verse warns that such actions could lead to ruin.
The main message is a divine warning to the people of Judah that if they go to Egypt, they will face severe punishment, including famine and war, leading to their destruction.
Who is speaking in Jeremiah 44:12?
God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, giving a stern warning to the people of Judah.
How can this verse be applied to our lives today?
This verse reminds us to be cautious of actions that lead to harmful consequences and to listen to wise counsel, including divine warnings, to avoid destruction.
What are the consequences mentioned in Jeremiah 44:12?
The consequences include death by famine and war, affecting everyone from the youngest to the oldest, resulting in a state of being cursed and reproached.