Jeremiah 50:36

German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)

Auf! Schwert, über die Schwätzer, daß sie sich als Thoren erweisen! Auf! Schwert, über seine Helden, daß sie verzagen!

Was bedeutet das?

This verse from Jeremiah says that a sword will come upon those who lie, causing them to become confused. It also says that a sword will come upon the strong and powerful people, causing them to be afraid. The speaker is Jeremiah, a prophet warning about God's judgment.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you're playing a game where someone says they'll help you, but they actually trick you. This verse is like a warning to those people: 'You'll face consequences for your lies.' It also warns the strong players that they might get scared too.

Historischer Hintergrund

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this in the 6th century BCE. The text is part of his prophecy against Babylon, warning them of God's impending judgment for their wickedness and lies.

Anwendung für heute

In modern terms, this could apply to a situation where a company lies about its products, and then faces legal action and loses its strong leaders due to the fallout, causing fear and confusion within the organization.

Themen

• justice
• truth
• judgment
• power
• deception
• fear

Verwandte Verse

• Ezekiel 21:10
• Proverbs 26:28
• Zechariah 13:3
• Matthew 24:5
• Luke 21:8

Häufige Fragen

Who is the speaker in Jeremiah 50:36?

The speaker is Jeremiah, a prophet who is delivering God's message of judgment on Babylon.

What does the 'sword' symbolize in this verse?

The 'sword' symbolizes divine judgment and punishment, indicating that God will act against those who lie and the powerful who deceive others.

Can you explain the term 'dote' in this verse?

'Dote' in this context means to be confused or bewildered, suggesting that those who lie will become disoriented when confronted with judgment.

How does this verse apply to current societal issues?

This verse can be applied to situations where leaders or organizations deceive the public, leading to a loss of trust and potential legal or moral consequences.