Jeremiah 38:22
Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)
这是什么意思？
In this verse, Jeremiah is speaking to Zedekiah, the king of Judah. He warns that if the king does not surrender to the Babylonians, the women in his household will be captured and will say that his friends betrayed him and led to his downfall.
儿童解释
Imagine you're playing a game and your friends tell you to jump into a big muddy puddle. But when you jump in, they run away and leave you stuck in the mud. That's what Jeremiah is saying might happen to the king if he doesn't listen to him.
历史背景
Jeremiah, a prophet of Judah, wrote this verse around 587 BCE. The Babylonians were about to conquer Jerusalem, and Jeremiah was advising King Zedekiah to surrender to avoid a worse fate. The cultural setting was one of impending war and the fear of Babylonian captivity.
今日应用
Today, this verse reminds us of the importance of listening to good advice and the consequences of trusting the wrong people. For example, if a friend convinces you to invest all your money in a risky scheme, you might end up losing everything and feeling betrayed.