Jeremiah 50:43

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

سَمِعَ مَلِكُ بابِلَ نَبَأَ اقتِرابِهِمْ فَارتَخَتْ يَداهُ. أمسَكَ بِهِ الضِّيقُ وَالألَمُ كَألَمِ مَنْ تَلِدُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Jeremiah describes how the news about something happening has made the king of Babylon very weak and anxious. It says he is so scared that he feels like he's in labor pain. Jeremiah is writing this to show the downfall of Babylon.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game, and suddenly you hear that you might lose all your toys. You feel so worried that you can't even hold your hands steady, and you feel like you might cry. That's how scared the king of Babylon was when he heard the news.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this prophecy around 587-585 BC, when Babylon was the dominant power. This verse is part of a broader message predicting Babylon's fall. The audience was likely the people of Judah, who were facing Babylonian oppression.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse can remind us that even powerful leaders feel fear and anxiety. When facing difficult news, we can find comfort and strength in our faith rather than letting fear control us.

Topics

• faith
• prophecy
• judgment
• fear
• strength
• anxiety

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 29:19
• Daniel 5:1-4
• Isaiah 13:19
• Jeremiah 51:58
• Ezekiel 32:12

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when the verse says 'anguish took hold of him, and pangs as of a woman in travail'?

It means the king was so scared that he felt intense pain, like a woman in childbirth. This shows how overwhelming his fear was.

Who wrote this verse and when?

The verse was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 587-585 BC, during a time when Babylon was a powerful force in the region.

How does this verse relate to the broader message of Jeremiah?

This verse is part of Jeremiah's broader message predicting Babylon's downfall and offering hope to the people of Judah who were facing Babylonian oppression.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

Today, this verse can remind us that even powerful people experience fear. We can find strength in our faith rather than letting fear control our actions.