Psalms 73:20

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তেওঁলোক এটা সপোন দেখি সাৰ পায় সপোনটো তুচ্ছ জ্ঞান কৰাৰ নিচিনাকৈ; হে ঈশ্ৱৰ, যেতিয়া তুমি উঠিবা, তেতিয়া তেওঁলোকক ছায়া বুলি তুচ্ছ জ্ঞান কৰিবা।

What Does This Mean?

This verse compares the temporary nature of dreams to the fleeting image of the wicked when God's judgment comes. The speaker is expressing that when God 'awakens' to judge, the wicked will be seen as nothing. It is a statement about the temporary nature of sin and its consequences.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really big toy castle in your dream, but when you wake up, it's gone. This verse says that the bad things people do are like that dream castle. When God 'wakes up' to judge, those bad things will disappear too.

Historical Background

Psalm 73 is traditionally attributed to Asaph, a musician and leader in the Israelite temple. Written around the 6th to 5th century BCE, it reflects on the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the eventual justice of God. The audience was likely the Israelites who questioned why the wicked prospered.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where a coworker seems to get away with unethical behavior. This verse can remind us that their temporary success will not last, and justice will eventually prevail.

Topics

• justice
• sin
• judgment
• dreams
• transience
• God's sovereignty

Related Verses

• Psalm 37:10
• Psalm 58:10
• Isaiah 26:14
• Matthew 10:28
• 1 John 2:17

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'awake' mean in this context?

In this context, 'awake' refers to God's intervention and judgment, symbolizing His active involvement in the world to correct injustices.

How does this verse relate to the theme of justice?

This verse speaks to the theme of justice by asserting that the temporary success of the wicked will be exposed and dismissed when God acts to restore justice.

What can we learn about God's sovereignty from this verse?

This verse highlights God's sovereignty by showing that He has the power to judge and correct the apparent injustice of the wicked's prosperity.

How does this verse reassure believers?

This verse reassures believers by affirming that God will eventually judge the wicked, providing comfort that justice will prevail despite appearances to the contrary.