Jeremiah 51:2

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

わたしはバビロンに、あおぎ分ける者をつかわす。彼らは、その災の日に、四方からこれを攻め、それをあおぎ分けて、その地をむなしくする。

この聖句の意味

This verse says that God will send people to thoroughly clean Babylon, like fanning away chaff from wheat. These people will clear out Babylon's land. God is speaking and the message is that Babylon will face trouble from all sides.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine a big playground with lots of trash. God is saying He will send people to clean up this playground by sweeping away all the trash. Just like how you clean up your room, God will clean up Babylon by making it empty and clean.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 600 BCE. He was speaking to the people of Judah, warning them about the coming judgment on Babylon. Babylon was a powerful empire that had defeated Judah and taken many people captive.

今日への適用

In a modern context, imagine a company that has become corrupt and needs to be cleaned out. Just as Babylon faced judgment, a company might face an overhaul where the corrupt elements are removed. This can apply to any situation where a group or organization needs to be cleansed of its bad elements.

トピック

• judgment
• prophecy
• cleansing
• God's sovereignty
• Babylon
• warning

関連する聖句

• Jeremiah 50:31
• Isaiah 13:19
• Daniel 5:1
• Ezekiel 29:17-21
• Revelation 18:2

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 51:2?

God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, warning about the impending judgment on Babylon.

What does 'fanners' mean in this verse?

'Fanners' refers to people who would use a fan or wind to separate chaff from grain, symbolizing the thorough cleaning of Babylon.

How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty?

This verse shows God's sovereignty by indicating that He has the power to bring judgment and cleanse nations, such as Babylon, according to His will.

What is the significance of Babylon in this prophecy?

Babylon was a powerful and oppressive empire that had defeated Judah. The prophecy signifies that even such a powerful entity can face judgment and be cleansed by God's will.