Lamentations 2:19

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

انْهَضِي وَاصْرُخَي فِي اللَّيلِ فِي بِدَايَةِ كُلِّ جُزْءٍ مِنَ اللّيلِ. اطلُبِي الرَّحمَةَ فِي حَضْرَةِ اللهِ. ارفَعِي إلَيْهِ يَدَيكِ مِنْ أجْلِ حَيَاةِ أبنَائِكِ. فَقَدْ أنهَكَهُمُ الجُوعُ عِنْدَ زَاوِيَةِ كُلِّ طَرِيقٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells someone to wake up and cry out to God during the night. They should pour out their heart like water and lift their hands up to God, asking for help for their hungry children who are fainting in the streets.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're really, really hungry and you can't find any food. This verse is like telling a parent to wake up in the middle of the night and ask God for help, just like you might ask your parents for help when you're hungry. The parent is asking God to make sure their children have food to eat.

Historical Background

Lamentations 2:19 is part of the book of Lamentations, traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah. It was written after the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC. The speaker is likely lamenting the destruction and calling for help on behalf of the suffering people.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, imagine a parent in a war-torn country where food is scarce. This verse can inspire them to reach out to God in prayer, pouring out their heart and lifting their hands, asking for the well-being of their children.

Topics

• prayer
• suffering
• childhood
• faith
• hope
• crying out to God

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 14:7
• Psalm 13:1
• Matthew 6:6
• Luke 18:1
• Ephesians 6:18

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Lamentations 2:19?

The speaker is likely the author of Lamentations, traditionally believed to be Jeremiah, who is lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of its people.

What does it mean to pour out one's heart like water?

Pouring out one's heart like water means to express one's emotions and needs very openly and intensely, as if they are flowing out without restraint.

Why are the children fainting in the streets?

The children are fainting due to hunger, which is a result of the dire circumstances following the destruction of Jerusalem and the resulting scarcity of food.

How can Lamentations 2:19 be relevant today?

This verse can be relevant today as a reminder to pray fervently during times of hardship, especially when children are suffering from hunger or other forms of distress.