Jeremiah 28:13

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

“你去告诉 哈拿尼雅 ，耶和华说，‘你折断了木轭，却要换来铁轭。

这是什么意思？

God tells Jeremiah to tell Hananiah that breaking wooden yokes is easy, but he will face yokes made of iron, which are much harder to break. This shows that while Hananiah thinks he can escape the consequences, he will face much tougher ones instead.

儿童解释

Imagine you break a toy that's made of wood, thinking it’s easy. But then, someone tells you that you’ll have to deal with a toy made of metal, which is much tougher and harder to break. This verse is like that, but for grown-ups dealing with serious things.

历史背景

Jeremiah wrote this during a time of political upheaval in Judah, around 586 BCE. He was prophesying to the people that the Babylonians would conquer them, and he was addressing false prophets like Hananiah who were saying otherwise.

今日应用

In modern times, this verse can remind us that when we try to avoid difficult situations or responsibilities, we often end up facing even harder challenges. It’s better to face the truth and accept the consequences.

主题

• prophecy
• consequences
• false prophets
• judgment
• truth
• responsibility

相关经文

• Ezekiel 14:3
• Zechariah 7:11
• 2 Peter 2:19
• Jeremiah 27:2
• Isaiah 48:18

常见问题

Who is Hananiah in Jeremiah 28:13?

Hananiah was a false prophet who was prophesying against Jeremiah's warnings about Babylonian captivity. He claimed that the yokes, symbolic of Babylonian rule, would be broken.

What does it mean by 'yokes of iron'?

The 'yokes of iron' symbolize the severe and inescapable judgment that God would impose, indicating that the Babylonian captivity would be much harder to endure than what Hananiah predicted.

How can this verse be applied to modern life?

In modern life, this verse teaches us that avoiding hard truths often leads to worse consequences. It encourages facing realities and accepting the outcomes of our actions.

How does this verse relate to false prophets?

This verse highlights the contrast between true and false prophecy. While false prophets like Hananiah promised easy outcomes, true prophecy like Jeremiah’s warned of severe consequences.