Jeremiah 20:14

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لِيَكُنِ اليَوْمُ الَّذِي وُلِدتُ فِيهِ مَلعُونًا، وَلْيَكُنِ اليَوْمُ الَّذِي وَلَدَتنِي فِيهِ أُمِّي غَيْرَ مُبَارَكٍ.

What Does This Mean?

Jeremiah is speaking here, expressing his deep sorrow and pain. He wishes he was never born because of the difficult circumstances he's facing. This verse shows how Jeremiah feels overwhelmed by his challenging mission.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're feeling really, really sad and wish you didn't have to go through something hard. That's how Jeremiah feels. He's so upset that he wishes he wasn't born. It's like when you really, really don't want to do something hard, but you have to.

Historical Background

The prophet Jeremiah wrote this verse around 600 BC. He was speaking to the people of Judah, warning them about the consequences of their sinful ways. This verse comes from a time when Jeremiah faced opposition and personal hardship due to his prophetic role.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you have a tough job or a challenging situation where you feel like giving up. Jeremiah's words remind us that even in the darkest times, we should keep going and trust in God's plan.

Topics

• suffering
• hope
• faith
• prophets
• challenges
• perseverance

Related Verses

• Job 3:1
• Lamentations 3:1
• Psalms 88:13
• Matthew 26:38
• Romans 8:28

Frequently Asked Questions

What circumstances led Jeremiah to say this?

Jeremiah faced severe opposition and hardship for his prophetic role, which led him to express deep sorrow and wish he was never born.

How can we relate to Jeremiah's feelings today?

We can relate to Jeremiah when we face challenging situations that make us feel overwhelmed and wish we could avoid them, but we need to persevere and trust in God.

What does this verse teach about faith?

Despite his pain, Jeremiah's faith is evident in his ongoing commitment to his mission, showing that even in despair, faith can sustain us.

How does this verse relate to the concept of hope?

This verse illustrates how hope can be tested, but even in Jeremiah's darkest moments, his faith ultimately points towards hope in God's ultimate plan.