Jeremiah 25:26

Indonesian (Alkitab Terjemahan Baru)

kepada semua raja dari utara, yang dekat dan yang jauh, satu demi satu, dan kepada semua kerajaan dunia yang ada di atas muka bumi; juga raja Sesakh akan meminumnya sesudah mereka.

Apa artinya?

In this verse, Jeremiah is prophesying that all the kings and kingdoms, from the far north to the entire world, will face judgment. The 'king of Sheshach' is a coded name for the king of Babylon, indicating that he will also be judged last.

Penjelasan untuk anak-anak

Imagine you're playing a game where everyone takes turns facing a challenge. This verse is like saying, 'First, all the other players will face the challenge, and then it's the king of Sheshach's turn.' It's a way of saying that everyone, including the most powerful king, will face judgment.

Latar belakang sejarah

Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BC to the people of Judah. He was warning them and other nations that they would face God's judgment. Sheshach is a code name for Babylon, which was a powerful empire that Judah would soon be conquered by.

Penerapan hari ini

Today, this verse reminds us that we are all accountable for our actions, no matter how powerful or influential we may be. Just as the kings and kingdoms faced judgment, everyone, including leaders, will be held responsible for their choices.

Topik

• judgment
• prophecy
• leadership
• accountability
• Babylon
• Jeremiah

Ayat terkait

• Isaiah 13:19
• Ezekiel 21:28
• Daniel 5:26
• Matthew 25:31-33
• Romans 2:6-11

Pertanyaan umum

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 25:26?

Jeremiah is speaking, giving a prophecy about judgment that will fall on all kings and kingdoms, including the king of Babylon, referred to as Sheshach.

What does 'Sheshach' refer to in this verse?

'Sheshach' is a coded name for Babylon, used by Jeremiah to refer to the powerful Babylonian kingdom that would conquer Judah.

Why does the verse mention 'all the kings of the north, far and near'?

This phrase indicates that judgment will come on all the kings and kingdoms, emphasizing the universality of the prophecy's reach, including both distant and nearby rulers.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

This verse teaches that no one, regardless of their power or status, is exempt from God's judgment. It calls us to live with accountability and righteousness.