Jeremiah 4:31

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Porque voz oí como de mujer que está de parto, angustia como de primeriza; voz de la hija de Sión que lamenta y extiende sus manos, diciendo: ¡Ay ahora de mí! que mi alma desmaya á causa de los matadores.

¿Qué significa esto?

The verse describes a woman in intense labor, representing the people of Jerusalem, who are in great distress because of the violence and chaos around them. The speaker is Jeremiah, a prophet, and the message is about the sorrow and suffering of the people.

Explicado para niños

Imagine a mommy who is very, very scared and in pain because something bad is happening to her and her family. That's how the people in Jerusalem felt. They were hurting and calling out for help.

Contexto histórico

Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BC, during a time when Jerusalem was under threat from Babylonian forces. The people were in anguish, and Jeremiah was a prophet speaking on God's behalf to warn and comfort them.

Aplicación para hoy

Today, when a community faces a crisis like a natural disaster or violence, people often feel overwhelmed and cry out for help. This verse reminds us of the importance of reaching out and seeking support in tough times.

Temas

• suffering
• distress
• Jerusalem
• prophets
• warning
• comfort

Versículos relacionados

• Jeremiah 6:26
• Jeremiah 30:6
• Revelation 12:2
• Matthew 24:8
• 2 Timothy 3:12

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Preguntas frecuentes

What is the symbolism of childbirth in this verse?

Childbirth symbolizes intense pain and suffering, representing the distress Jerusalem was experiencing due to the impending threat from the Babylonians.

Who is the 'daughter of Zion'?

The 'daughter of Zion' refers to the city of Jerusalem itself, personified as a woman, emphasizing the collective suffering of its inhabitants.

Why is the speaker emphasizing the anguish?

The emphasis on anguish highlights the severe conditions the people of Jerusalem were facing and the need for them to seek help and repentance.

How does this verse relate to prophetic messages?

This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophetic warnings, serving as a call for the people to recognize their distress and turn back to God before disaster strikes.