Jeremiah 21:10

Italian 2020 (La Sacra Bibbia Versione Riveduta 2020 (R2))

Poiché io volgo la mia faccia contro questa città per farle del male e non del bene’, dice l’Eterno; ‘essa sarà data in mano del re di Babilonia, ed egli la darà alle fiamme’.

Cosa significa?

This verse tells us that God, speaking through Jeremiah, has decided that Jerusalem will face destruction at the hands of the Babylonians, who will burn the city with fire. The key message is that God's judgment is coming.

Spiegato ai bambini

Imagine a playground where someone has to clean up because the kids were very naughty. God is saying that the city has been naughty, and He will let the Babylonians come and clean it up by burning it down.

Contesto storico

Jeremiah wrote this prophecy around 605-587 B.C. He was speaking to the people of Jerusalem, warning them of the impending invasion by the Babylonians, who would destroy the city as a result of the people's disobedience to God.

Applicazione per oggi

Today, this verse can remind us of the consequences of our actions. Just like the Babylonians burned Jerusalem, we can face negative outcomes if we continue to disobey or neglect our responsibilities and relationships.

Argomenti

• judgment
• prophets
• historical events
• divine intervention
• punishment
• destruction

Versetti correlati

• Isaiah 39:6-7
• Ezekiel 21:3-7
• 2 Kings 25:8-10
• Matthew 24:15-22
• Revelation 18:1-2

Letture consigliate

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Domande frequenti

Who wrote Jeremiah 21:10?

The prophet Jeremiah wrote this verse as part of his prophecy about Jerusalem's fate.

What does it mean that God set His face against the city?

It means God has decided to bring judgment and destruction upon the city, indicating a determined and final decision.

Can this verse be applied to modern situations?

Yes, the principle of facing the consequences of our actions can be applied to personal, community, or national levels today.

How does this verse relate to other prophecies in the Bible?

This verse aligns with other prophecies of divine judgment, such as those in Isaiah and Ezekiel, showing the consistency of God's warnings through different prophets.