Jeremiah 10:2

Chinese (Simplified) Contemporary Bible (CCB Bible) (圣经当代译本修订版)

耶和华说： “不要效法列国的行为。 他们被天象吓倒， 你们却不要因天象而害怕。

这是什么意思？

God is telling the people through Jeremiah not to follow the ways of other cultures, especially when it comes to worshipping the stars and other celestial signs. The message is to rely on God and not be afraid of what others might believe.

儿童解释

Imagine if your friends told you that seeing a dark cloud meant something scary was going to happen, but your parents told you not to worry about it. This verse is like that, God is saying not to be scared by what others believe about the sky.

历史背景

Jeremiah, a prophet in the 6th century BCE, wrote this during the Babylonian exile. He was addressing the Israelites, warning them not to adopt the pagan practices of the Babylonians, who were in awe of celestial events.

今日应用

In today's world, this could mean not letting popular culture or peer pressure dictate your beliefs. For example, if your friends are overly worried about omens or superstitions, remember to rely on your faith.

主题

• faith
• worship
• heathen practices
• celestial signs
• God's word
• superstition

相关经文

• Deuteronomy 4:19
• Isaiah 47:13
• Romans 1:25
• Colossians 2:8
• 1 Thessalonians 5:21

常见问题

What does 'the heathen' refer to in Jeremiah 10:2?

Heathen here refers to people who do not follow the God of Israel and engage in various pagan practices, often worshipping celestial bodies or other idols.

How can we avoid being dismayed by signs of heaven?

We can stay focused on our faith and understand that these signs do not have the power to influence our lives or dictate our beliefs, as long as we trust in God.

What should we learn from Jeremiah's message to the Israelites?

We should learn to discern between true faith and superstitions, and maintain our beliefs even when those around us are swayed by false teachings.

How does this verse relate to modern-day beliefs?

It reminds us to critically evaluate the beliefs and practices around us and to not let popular superstitions or false teachings influence our faith.