Jeremiah 23:13

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

我在 撒马利亚 的先知中曾见愚妄； 他们藉 巴力 说预言， 使我的百姓 以色列 走错了路。

这是什么意思？

In this verse, God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah and expresses his disappointment with the prophets of Samaria. He criticizes them for encouraging the people to follow false gods, particularly Baal, which led the Israelites astray.

儿童解释

Imagine a teacher telling students to do something that's not good for them. That's what God is upset about. He saw the prophets in Samaria telling people to follow a fake god named Baal, and this confused the people and made them do the wrong things.

历史背景

Jeremiah, a prophet of Judah, spoke these words around 600 BC. He was addressing the people of Judah and the surrounding regions, warning them about the false prophets who were leading them away from God and towards the worship of idols like Baal.

今日应用

Today, we might see this as a warning against following bad advice or influencers who steer us away from what is right. Just like the prophets of Samaria, some people today might lead others astray with false promises or harmful behaviors.

主题

• false prophecy
• worship
• leadership
• truth
• guidance
• error

相关经文

• 1 Kings 18:19-20
• Ezekiel 13:1-3
• 2 Peter 2:1-3
• 1 Corinthians 12:2
• Isaiah 44:9-20

常见问题

Who were the prophets of Samaria?

The prophets of Samaria were religious leaders among the northern kingdom of Israel who misled the people by promoting the worship of Baal instead of God.

What is Baal?

Baal was a Canaanite god often associated with fertility and storm, and the worship of Baal was common among the ancient Near Eastern peoples, but it was forbidden by God for the Israelites.

Why is it important to avoid false prophets?

False prophets can lead people away from God and towards harmful practices, leading to spiritual and moral confusion and decline.

How can we recognize false prophecy in our times?

We can recognize false prophecy by checking if the messages contradict biblical teachings, encourage immorality, or promise wealth and power as a sign of divine favor.