Indonesian BIS 1985 (Alkitab dalam Bahasa Indonesia Masa Kini)
Tapi Engkau, TUHAN, tahu semua yang mereka rencanakan untuk menghabisi nyawaku. Karena itu, jangan mengampuni mereka; jangan menghapus kesalahan mereka. Pukullah mereka sampai jatuh. Bertindaklah terhadap mereka dalam kemarahan-Mu."
Apa artinya?
Jeremiah is asking God for justice against those who want to harm him. He knows God is aware of their plans and asks God not to forgive their sins but to punish them.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if a bully at school wanted to hurt you. You might tell your parents about it, hoping they will make the bully stop. Jeremiah is doing something similar, but he's talking to God about people who want to hurt him.
Latar belakang sejarah
Jeremiah, a prophet of God, wrote this verse around 626-586 BC. He was speaking to God about his difficult life as a prophet, often facing opposition and threats from others in his community.
Penerapan hari ini
Consider a scenario where a coworker consistently undermines you. Instead of seeking revenge, focus on asking God for justice and peace, trusting in God's wisdom and timing to handle the situation.