Jeremiah 49:3

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

ሐሴቦን ሆይ፥ ጋይ ፈርሳለችና አልቅሺላት እናንተም የረባት ሴቶች ልጆች ሆይ፥ ሚልኮም ካህናቱና አለቆቹም በአንድነት ይማረካሉና ጩኹ፥ ማቅም ታጠቁ፥ አልቅሱም፥ በቅጥሮችም መካከል ተርዋርዋጡ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a call to mourn for the destruction of Ai and the captivity of the leaders of a city. The people of Heshbon and Rabbah are told to cry and lament, as their king and his leaders will be taken away.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your favorite playground was suddenly closed, and all the teachers and grown-ups who run it were taken away to another place. This verse is like that, but for a whole city. The people are so sad that they are crying and wearing special clothes to show how upset they are.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this verse around 600 BC during the time when the Babylonians were conquering many areas. This verse is part of his prophecy against the Ammonites, a group of people who lived east of the Jordan River.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where communities face significant losses, such as the closure of a beloved local business or the displacement of a community due to natural disasters. It encourages us to acknowledge and mourn our losses.

Topics

• displacement
• mourning
• prophecy
• judgment
• captivity
• lament

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 21:20-22
• Jeremiah 48:1
• Amos 1:13-15
• Lamentations 2:11-12
• Matthew 2:16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the people of Heshbon and Rabbah crying?

They are crying because their city is being destroyed and their leaders are being taken away into captivity, which is a very sad and scary event.

What does 'gird you with sackcloth' mean?

Sackcloth was a rough fabric used as a sign of mourning or penitence in ancient times. It's like wearing old, uncomfortable clothes to show how sad you are.

Who are the 'daughters of Rabbah'?

The 'daughters of Rabbah' refers to the women and young girls of the city, who are being called to mourn and lament for what has happened.

How does this verse connect to modern-day situations?

This verse can connect to modern situations where communities face significant losses, like the closure of important local businesses or displacement due to natural disasters, prompting people to acknowledge and mourn their losses.