Jeremiah 49:19

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

እነሆ፥ ከእርስዋ ዘንድ በቶሎ አባርራቸዋለሁና በጠነከረው አምባ ላይ ከዮርዳኖስ ትዕቢት ውስጥ እንደ አንበሳ ይወጣል፤ የተመረጠውንም በእርስዋ ላይ እሾመዋለሁ፤ እንደ እኔ ያለ ማን ነው? ወይስ ለእኔ ጊዜ የሚወስን ማን ነው? ወይስ ፊቴን የሚቃወም እረኛ ማን ነው?

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes God's power and how He can make a powerful enemy run away quickly. God is speaking here, emphasizing that He is unmatched and no one can stand against Him.

Explained for Children

Imagine a big lion coming to scare you, but God makes the lion run away really fast! God is saying that He's so strong that no one can beat Him or tell Him what to do.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this around 626-586 BCE during the decline of the Kingdom of Judah. God uses Jeremiah to warn and encourage the people, often speaking about the judgment and protection He brings.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, if you're facing a tough situation that seems overwhelming, remember that God can turn the tide in an instant. Trust in His power to overcome challenges.

Topics

• God's power
• Judgment
• Protection
• Faith
• Overcoming
• Trust

Related Verses

• Isaiah 31:4
• Hosea 13:7
• Daniel 7:5
• Luke 1:74
• Ephesians 6:11

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the 'he' in Jeremiah 49:19?

The 'he' refers to an enemy, likely a powerful nation, that God describes as coming like a lion. God will make this enemy flee.

What does it mean to 'run away from her'?

In this context, 'her' refers to the strong nation or place being attacked. God promises to make the attacking enemy flee quickly.

Why does God ask 'who is a chosen man'?

God is emphasizing His uniqueness and power by asking who can appoint someone to stand against Him. It shows His confidence in His sovereignty.

How can this verse inspire faith?

This verse can inspire faith by reminding believers of God's power and sovereignty, encouraging trust in Him to overcome any challenges.