주님, 그들이 무슨 계획을 세웠는지 주께서 아십니다. 그들은 나를 죽이기로 작정하였습니다. 이토록 무서운 범죄는 절대로 용서하지 마소서! 그들의 허물은 영영 사면하지 마소서. 오히려 그들이 주님 앞에서 거꾸러지게 하소서. 주께서 그들을 심판하러 오실 때에 그들의 온갖 죄악을 하나하나 캐물으시고 분노를 폭발하시면서 모조리 죽음으로 몰아 넣으소서'
이 구절의 의미
Jeremiah is asking God for justice against those who want to harm him. He knows God is aware of their plans and asks God not to forgive their sins but to punish them.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine if a bully at school wanted to hurt you. You might tell your parents about it, hoping they will make the bully stop. Jeremiah is doing something similar, but he's talking to God about people who want to hurt him.
역사적 배경
Jeremiah, a prophet of God, wrote this verse around 626-586 BC. He was speaking to God about his difficult life as a prophet, often facing opposition and threats from others in his community.
오늘의 적용
Consider a scenario where a coworker consistently undermines you. Instead of seeking revenge, focus on asking God for justice and peace, trusting in God's wisdom and timing to handle the situation.