Jeremiah 17:4

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

并且你因自己的罪必失去我所赐给你的产业。我也必使你在你所不认识的地上服事你的仇敌；因为你使我怒中起火，直烧到永远。

这是什么意思？

This verse is from God to the people of Israel. God is saying that because they have angered Him, they will lose their land and serve their enemies in a foreign land. The anger will continue like an unending fire.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a favorite toy, but you keep breaking the rules. Your parents might take that toy away and send you to a place where you don't know anyone. That's kind of what God is saying here. He's upset because the people didn't listen to Him.

历史背景

The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-585 BCE. It addresses the people of Judah, warning them of God's punishment for their disobedience and idolatry. This was during a time of political and religious upheaval.

今日应用

In modern terms, if someone persistently disrespects their parents, they might lose privileges and have to face consequences they didn't foresee. It's about the long-term effects of continuous disobedience.

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常见问题

What does it mean to 'discontinue from thine heritage'?

It means to lose the land and rights given by God to the people of Israel. It's like losing your home and everything that belongs to you.

How does this verse show God's anger?

God's anger is demonstrated by the punishment He gives. He says that the people will serve their enemies and that His anger will burn forever, like a fire that never goes out.

Can this verse be applied to personal life?

Yes, it can show how disobedience can lead to loss and hardship, much like the consequences faced by the people in the verse.

What are the cross-references for this verse?

Cross-references include Leviticus 26:33, Ezekiel 20:23, and Deuteronomy 28:64, among others, which talk about similar themes of punishment and consequences for disobedience.

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