Jeremiah 15:15

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

አቤቱ! አንተ ታውቃለህ፤ አስታውሰኝ ጐብኘኝም፥ የሚያሳድዱኝንም ተበቀልልኝ፤ ቁጣህንም ከማዘግየትህ የተነሣ እንዳታጠፋኝ፤ ስለ አንተ ስድብን እንደ ታገሥሁ እወቅ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a prayer from Jeremiah to God. Jeremiah asks God to remember him, visit him, and take revenge on those who persecute him. He also asks not to be taken away and reminds God that he has suffered for his sake.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game and someone keeps pushing you around. You might feel sad and want your best friend to help you. In this verse, Jeremiah is like a kid asking his best friend, God, to help him against the bullies and remember how much he's been hurt.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 627-580 BCE. He was speaking to the people of Judah, warning them about their sins and the consequences. The cultural setting was one of political instability and religious apostasy in the ancient Near East.

Living It Out Today

Imagine working in a toxic environment where colleagues constantly undermine you. Like Jeremiah, you might feel alone and seek support from a higher power, asking for strength and justice, while remembering your values and faith.

Topics

• prayer
• perseverance
• justice
• suffering
• faith
• persecution

Related Verses

• Psalm 44:22
• Psalm 79:10
• Lamentations 3:55
• Romans 12:19
• 1 Peter 3:14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeremiah asking for in this verse?

Jeremiah is asking God to remember him, visit him, and seek revenge on his persecutors. He also prays that he won't be taken away in God's longsuffering.

How does Jeremiah feel when he says this?

Jeremiah feels persecuted and is seeking comfort and justice from God. He is also reminding God of the suffering he has endured for God's sake.

What does 'take me not away in thy longsuffering' mean?

This phrase suggests that Jeremiah is asking God not to let his patience lead to his removal or destruction, even though he has endured suffering.

How can this verse apply to modern life?

This verse can apply to modern life by reminding people to seek God's help when facing persecution and to trust in God's justice and timing, even in the face of suffering.