Lamentations 2:17

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَعَلَ اللهُ ما خَطَّطَ لَهُ. نَفَّذَ كُلَّ ما قالَ إنَّهُ سَيَعْمَلُهُ. نَفَّذَ ما وَعَدَ بِهِ مُنْذُ القَدِيمِ. هَدَمَ وَلَمْ يُشْفِقْ. جَعَلَ عَدُوَّكِ يَشْمَتُ بِكِ، وَخُصُومَكِ يَنتَصِرُونَ عَلَيكِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that God has done what He had planned, fulfilling His promises from long ago. He has allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed and its enemies to celebrate. It's a message about God's justice and the consequences of disobedience.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who keeps breaking their promises, so you decide to teach them a lesson. You tell them that if they do it again, you'll take away their favorite toy. When they break the promise again, you have to keep your word and take away the toy. This verse is like that, but much bigger. God is teaching an important lesson to His people.

Historical Background

Lamentations was written by the prophet Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. The Babylonians destroyed the city, and this book is a lament over the city's destruction. Jeremiah wrote this to remind the people of God's justice and to encourage them to repent.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us that our actions have consequences. If we disobey God, we may face tough times, just like the people of Jerusalem did. It's a call to stay faithful and to remember God's faithfulness even when times are hard.

Topics

• justice
• consequences
• repentance
• faithfulness
• God's plan
• punishment

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 28:15
• Isaiah 46:10
• Romans 9:17
• Isaiah 59:18
• Ezekiel 5:11

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God allow Jerusalem to be destroyed?

God allowed Jerusalem to be destroyed as a consequence of the people's disobedience. This was a way to teach them a lesson and remind them of His justice and faithfulness.

How can we apply this verse to our lives?

We can apply this verse by remembering that our actions have consequences. It encourages us to stay faithful to God and to repent when we go astray.

What does the phrase 'set up the horn' mean?

The phrase 'set up the horn' is an idiom that means to give power or strength to someone. In this context, it means that God has given power to Jerusalem's enemies.

How does this verse relate to God's plan?

This verse relates to God's plan in showing that God's justice and fulfillment of promises are part of His overarching plan. It highlights that God's justice is not arbitrary but part of His greater purpose.