Jeremiah 32:4

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَلَنْ يَنْجُوَ المَلِكُ صِدْقِيَّا مِنْ يَدِ البَابِلِيِّينَ، لِأنَّهُ سَيُسَلَّمُ لِيَدِ مَلِكِ بَابِلَ، وَسَيَتَكَلَّمُ مَعَهُ وَجْهًا لِوَجْهٍ، وَسَيَنْظُرُ إلَيْهِ عَينًا لِعَينٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Jeremiah predicts that Zedekiah, the king of Judah, will be captured by the Babylonians and will not be able to escape. Jeremiah is speaking, and the message is that Zedekiah will face the king of Babylon directly, showing that his attempts to avoid capture will fail.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, but you're told you can't hide from the seeker. That's like what's happening here. King Zedekiah tried to hide from the bad guys, but he couldn't. He had to face the king of Babylon, just like you have to face the seeker in hide-and-seek.

Historical Background

The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 626-586 B.C. This prophecy was given during a time of political turmoil in Judah when the Babylonians were conquering Judah. The audience was the people of Judah, and the cultural setting was one of fear and uncertainty about the future.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse reminds us that sometimes, no matter how hard we try to avoid a difficult situation, we might not succeed. It's important to face our problems directly, even if it's scary, and not to run away from them.

Topics

• prophecy
• defeat
• captivity
• Babylon
• kings
• Jeremiah

Related Verses

• 2 Kings 25:6-7
• Ezekiel 12:13
• Lamentations 4:20
• Jeremiah 52:9-11
• Psalm 2:1-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'mouth to mouth' and 'eyes to eyes' mean?

It means that Zedekiah will have a direct and close encounter with the king of Babylon, indicating no intermediaries or escapes. This imagery emphasizes the certainty of his capture.

How did Jeremiah know about Zedekiah's fate?

Jeremiah was a prophet, and he received his message from God. This verse is a prophecy, meaning it was a divine revelation about future events.

What happened to Zedekiah after he was captured?

According to historical accounts, Zedekiah was blinded and taken to Babylon as a prisoner. This was a harsh punishment, showing the severity of his situation.

What can we learn from Zedekiah's story?

We can learn that it's important to face our problems directly rather than trying to avoid them, as Zedekiah's attempts to escape his fate ultimately failed.