Jeremiah 50:29

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

弓を張る射手をことごとく呼び集めて、バビロンを攻めよ。その周囲に陣を敷け。ひとりも逃がすな。そのしわざにしたがってバビロンに報い、これがおこなった所にしたがってこれに行え。彼がイスラエルの聖者である主に向かって高慢にふるまったからだ。

この聖句の意味

This verse tells the archers to attack Babylon and make sure no one escapes. It says to punish Babylon for its pride against God. The speaker is God, giving instructions to attack Babylon for its arrogance.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a friend who's been very mean and bragging a lot. Now, the grown-ups are saying it's time to teach this friend a lesson for being so bad. That's what's happening here, but with a big city called Babylon.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah, a prophet in the Old Testament, wrote this verse during the Babylonian captivity. The message was directed towards the Israelites, warning them about God's judgment on Babylon, a powerful city that had been oppressing Israel.

今日への適用

Today, this verse can remind us of the consequences of pride and arrogance. If someone is acting too proud and disrespectful, they may face consequences. It’s like if a student bullies others in school and then gets punished by the teachers.

トピック

• judgment
• pride
• punishment
• prophecy
• God's wrath
• Israel's enemies

関連する聖句

• Isaiah 13:19
• Jeremiah 51:58
• Daniel 5:27
• Revelation 18:2
• Ezekiel 26:15

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 50:29?

The speaker is God, giving instructions to attack Babylon for its arrogance and pride.

Why is Babylon being punished?

Babylon is being punished because it has been proud and arrogant against the Lord and the Holy One of Israel.

What can we learn from this verse about pride?

We can learn that pride can lead to severe consequences. The verse serves as a reminder to be humble and not to act arrogantly against God or others.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse relates to other passages that warn of God’s judgment on nations that act against His people, such as Isaiah 13 and Revelation 18, which also speak about Babylon's downfall.