Jeremiah 51:51

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

يَقُولُ المَسبِيُّونَ: «لَقَدْ خَزِينَا لِأنَّنَا سَمِعْنَا تَعْيِيرًا، غَطَّى الخَجَلُ وُجُوهَنَا، لِأنَّ غُرَبَاءَ صَعِدُوا عَلَى الأمَاكِنِ المُقَدَّسَةِ فِي بَيْتِ اللهِ.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a lament about the shame and reproach the people of God feel because foreign invaders have defiled the holy places of the temple. The speaker is representing the people of Judah, expressing deep sorrow and disgrace.

Explained for Children

Imagine if someone came into your room and messed up all your favorite toys. You'd feel really sad and embarrassed, right? That's how the people felt when strangers came into their special house for God and did bad things there.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this verse around 586 BC, shortly before the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. The people of Judah were facing the invasion and occupation by a foreign power, leading to the exile of many of them.

Living It Out Today

Today, if you feel embarrassed or ashamed when something you hold dear is disrespected, remember this verse. It's okay to feel hurt, but also find strength and comfort in God's presence.

Topics

• shame
• disgrace
• foreign invasion
• religious sanctity
• God's protection
• exile

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 7:22
• Psalms 74:7
• Isaiah 64:5
• Luke 19:44
• Ezekiel 43:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do people feel confounded in this verse?

People feel confounded because their sacred places have been desecrated, which brings deep shame and reproach upon them.

What does it mean that strangers have entered the sanctuaries?

It means foreign invaders have come into the holy places of the temple, disrupting its sanctity and the people's relationship with God.

How can we apply this verse to modern situations?

We can apply this verse by finding comfort and strength in God when something we value is disrespected or destroyed.

What emotions does this verse express?

This verse expresses feelings of shame, disgrace, and sorrow, as well as a deep sense of loss and vulnerability.