Urdu URDR55 (Kitáb i Muqaddas 1955 (Tauret, Zabúr, Ambiyá ke Sahífa, aur Injíl))
Aur kyá tú apne liye umúr i ‘azím kí talásh meṉ hai? un kí talásh chhoṛ de: kyúṉki, Ḳhudáwand farmátá hai, dekh, maiṉ tamám bashar par balá názil karúṉgá: lekin jaháṉ kahíṉ tú jáe terí ján tere liye g̣anímat ṭhahráúṉgá.
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.