Jeremiah 14:17

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year

ይህን ቃል እንዲህ ብለህ ንገራቸው፦ ‘የወገኔ ልጅ ድንግሊቱ በታላቅ ስብራትና ፈጽሞ በማይሽር ቁስል ቆስላለችና ዐይኖቼ ሌሊትና ቀን ሳያቋርጡ እንባ ያፍስሱ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, expressing deep sorrow and grief over the suffering of the people of Israel. God's eyes are like a source of constant tears, reflecting the severe distress and pain of His people who have experienced a great and grievous blow.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a really good friend who got really hurt, and you felt so sad that you couldn't stop crying. That's how God feels about His people in this verse. He's so sad that He's crying all the time because His people are hurting so much.

Historical Background

The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-580 B.C. during a tumultuous period in Israel's history, just before and during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the people of Judah, and the cultural setting was one of political upheaval and spiritual decline.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine a community devastated by a natural disaster. Leaders and concerned individuals feel a deep sorrow and are compelled to act, pouring out their hearts and working tirelessly to support those who are suffering.

Topics

• sorrow
• prophets
• grief
• judgment
• hope
• salvation

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 9:4
• Luke 19:41-44
• Joel 2:12-13
• Psalm 51:17
• 2 Corinthians 6:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is God described as crying in this verse?

God is described as crying because He is deeply saddened by the suffering of His people. This shows God's compassion and emotional connection to the well-being of humanity.

Who is the 'virgin daughter of my people' mentioned in the verse?

The 'virgin daughter of my people' is a metaphorical reference to the people of Israel, emphasizing their innocence and vulnerability in the face of the grievous blow they've suffered.

What kind of 'grievous blow' is mentioned in the verse?

The grievous blow refers to the severe suffering and hardship faced by the people of Israel, which could include invasion, famine, or other calamities that God is lamenting over.

How does this verse relate to the broader message of Jeremiah?

This verse is part of Jeremiah's broader message of warning and consolation. God is expressing sorrow over the suffering of His people as a consequence of their disobedience, while also offering hope for restoration.