Jeremiah 44:12

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

那定意进入 埃及 地、在那里寄居的，就是所剩下的 犹大 人，我必使他们尽都灭绝，必在 埃及 地仆倒，必因刀剑饥荒灭绝；从最小的到至大的都必遭刀剑饥荒而死，以致令人辱骂、惊骇、咒诅、羞辱。

这是什么意思？

God is speaking through Jeremiah, warning the remaining people of Judah that if they go to Egypt, they will face severe consequences including death by famine and war. This will happen to everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.

儿童解释

Imagine you and your friends decide to go on a trip to a place that everyone says is dangerous. God is like a protective parent warning you that if you go there, you might face big problems and might not come back safely.

历史背景

Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BC, addressing the people of Judah who had survived the Babylonian invasion. The verse reflects the dire situation of a people considering a dangerous move to Egypt, driven by fear and desperation.

今日应用

This verse can remind us of the importance of listening to wise counsel and avoiding actions that lead to harmful consequences. For example, a person might be tempted to use dishonest methods to achieve success, but this verse warns that such actions could lead to ruin.

主题

• judgment
• consequences
• obedience
• protection
• divine warning
• famine

相关经文

• Ezekiel 20:22-26
• Isaiah 19:1-17
• Deuteronomy 28:15-20
• Matthew 24:4-14
• Revelation 2:16

常见问题

What is the main message of Jeremiah 44:12?

The main message is a divine warning to the people of Judah that if they go to Egypt, they will face severe punishment, including famine and war, leading to their destruction.

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 44:12?

God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, giving a stern warning to the people of Judah.

How can this verse be applied to our lives today?

This verse reminds us to be cautious of actions that lead to harmful consequences and to listen to wise counsel, including divine warnings, to avoid destruction.

What are the consequences mentioned in Jeremiah 44:12?

The consequences include death by famine and war, affecting everyone from the youngest to the oldest, resulting in a state of being cursed and reproached.