Jeremiah 50:13
Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)
وَتَظَلُّ بِأَسْرِهَا مَهْجُورَةً وَخَرِبَةً، كُلُّ مَنْ يَمُرُّ بِبَابِلَ يُصِيبُهُ الذُّعْرُ وَيَصْفَرُ دَهْشَةً لِمَا ابْتُلِيَتْ بِهِ مِنْ نَكَبَاتٍ، لأَنَّهَا أَثَارَتْ غَضَبَ الرَّبِّ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from the book of Jeremiah says that Babylon will be so destroyed by God's anger that it will be empty and no one will live there. People passing by will be shocked and express their disappointment at how bad things have gotten there.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite playground, but one day a big storm comes and destroys it completely. It's so bad that no one can play there anymore, and when people walk by, they shake their heads and make 'tsking' sounds because they feel so sad about what happened.
Historical Background
The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 BC. This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophetic messages about the fall of Babylon, which was a powerful empire that had taken many Jewish people captive.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you see a place that used to be bustling but is now abandoned due to neglect or destruction, you might feel similar emotions to those described here. This could be a reminder to care for our communities and the environment around us.
Topics
judgmentdesolationpropheticwrathpunishmentdestruction
Related Verses
Isaiah 13:19-22Jeremiah 51:8Habakkuk 2:6-8Matthew 23:37-39Romans 11:11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'wholly desolate' mean in this context?
'Wholly desolate' means that the place is completely empty and without life, abandoned by all people.
Why is Babylon being punished according to this verse?
Babylon is being punished because of its wickedness and the suffering it inflicted on others, especially the Jews.
Can you give an example of a similar situation in history?
A similar situation could be the fall of the Roman Empire, which faced similar prophetic warnings and eventual decline.
How can we relate to the emotions described in this verse?
We can relate to the feelings of astonishment and disappointment when we see places or communities destroyed, whether by natural disasters or human neglect.