Jeremiah 51:49

Korean NKRV Bible 1998

바벨론이 이스라엘을 죽여 엎드러뜨림 같이 온 세상이 바벨론에서 죽임을 당하여 엎드러지리라

이 구절의 의미

This verse from Jeremiah says that just as Babylon killed many people from Israel, now Babylon will be where many people from all over the world will be killed. It's a warning from God through the prophet Jeremiah.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine if a bully at school used to pick on you, but now they're getting picked on by lots of other kids. That's what this verse is saying about Babylon. Just like the bully, Babylon was mean to Israel, but now they're getting treated the same way.

역사적 배경

Jeremiah, a prophet from Judah, wrote this in the 6th century BC. He was warning the people of Judah and others about the impending judgment on Babylon, a powerful empire that had caused much suffering, especially to the Israelites.

오늘의 적용

Today, we might see this as a warning against bullying or oppressive behavior. Just as Babylon's cruelty led to its downfall, our actions have consequences, and we should always strive to treat others with kindness and justice.

주제

• judgment
• justice
• consequences
• warning
• empire
• prophesy

관련 구절

• Isaiah 13:19
• Jeremiah 50:29
• Ezekiel 32:7
• Daniel 5:28
• Revelation 18:2

자주 묻는 질문

Why is Babylon mentioned in Jeremiah 51:49?

Babylon is mentioned because it had been a powerful empire that had caused much suffering, especially to the Israelites. The verse is a warning about the consequences of such actions.

What does this verse teach us about justice?

It teaches us that justice ultimately catches up with those who act unjustly. The suffering that Babylon caused would eventually befall it.

How can we apply this in our daily lives?

We can apply this by treating others with kindness and justice, understanding that our actions have consequences and can affect us in the long run.

What other parts of the Bible talk about Babylon?

Other parts of the Bible that talk about Babylon include Isaiah 13, Ezekiel 32, and Revelation 18, all of which speak about the fall of Babylon and its consequences.