Isaiah 40:2

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

ለኢየሩሳሌም ልብ ተናገሩ የተቀጠረችበት ወራት እንደ ተፈጸመ፥ ኃጢአትዋም እንደ ተሰረየ፥ ከእግዚአብሔርም እጅ ስለ ኃጢአትዋ ሁሉ ሁለት እጥፍ እንደ ተቀበለች ወደ እርስዋ ጩኹ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that Jerusalem has gone through tough times and has been punished for its sins. Now, it's time for comfort and peace because the punishment is over and forgiveness is given. The message is from God through Isaiah.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you made a big mistake and had to clean up your room every day for a week. This verse is like your parents telling you, 'It's okay now, the cleaning is done, and you can play again. We forgive you for your mistake.'

Historical Background

Isaiah wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 700-600 B.C. The audience was the Israelites who were suffering in Babylon. The verse offers comfort to a people who felt abandoned and punished by their God.

Living It Out Today

When a person has been through a difficult time, like a breakup or a job loss, this verse reminds us that there is hope for comfort and a new beginning. It encourages us to forgive and be forgiven.

Topics

• forgiveness
• comfort
• hope
• punishment
• salvation
• Jerusalem

Related Verses

• Isaiah 43:25
• Lamentations 3:22-23
• Jeremiah 31:34
• Luke 15:20-24
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'warfare is accomplished' mean?

It means that Jerusalem has endured its hardships and the difficult times are over, much like a war that has finally ended.

How does this verse relate to forgiveness?

The verse indicates that Jerusalem's sins have been pardoned, showing that forgiveness is possible after punishment and suffering.

Is this verse only for Jerusalem?

While the verse directly addresses Jerusalem, its message of comfort and forgiveness can apply to anyone experiencing hardship and seeking peace.

What does 'double for all her sins' mean?

It suggests that Jerusalem has been punished sufficiently for its sins, implying that the suffering has been proportional and now forgiveness and comfort can follow.