여호와께서 예루살렘 백성에게 응답하셨다. `내가 너희의 호소를 들어주고 너희의 권리를 되찾아 주겠다. 갈대아 족속이 너희에게 저지른 모든 일을 그대로 그들에게 갚아주겠다. 이로써 내가 너희의 원수를 갚아주겠다. 바벨론은 바다처럼 물이 많은 강들이 있다고 자랑하지만 내가 바로 그 유브라데강과 티그리스강을 말리고 그 땅의 샘물도 모조리 말려 놓겠다.
이 구절의 의미
In Jeremiah 51:36, God is speaking and promises to defend and avenge the people He cares for. He says He will dry up the sea and springs of Babylon, symbolizing its destruction and fall.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine your favorite swimming pool drying up because someone drained all the water. That's what God is saying He will do to a place called Babylon to show His power and protect His people.
역사적 배경
Jeremiah 51:36 is part of the prophetic book written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 B.C. The audience was the Jewish people, and it was written during a time when Babylon was a powerful empire threatening the Israelites.
오늘의 적용
In a modern context, if you feel wronged or threatened, remember that God is a defender and can bring justice. For example, if a company is mistreating its employees, God promises to intervene and right the wrongs.