Jeremiah 51:48

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

바벨론이 이스라엘 사람을 살륙하여 엎드러뜨림 같이 온 땅 사람이 바벨론에서 살륙을 당하여 엎드러지리라 하시도다

이 구절의 의미

This verse is from Jeremiah, where God says that heaven and earth will rejoice because Babylon will be punished by invaders from the north. The main message is that God's justice will be served against Babylon.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine if a mean bully was going to be taught a lesson by someone stronger. Everyone would feel happy because the bully wouldn’t hurt others anymore. That’s what this verse is talking about, but with a big, powerful city called Babylon.

역사적 배경

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this during the 6th century BC. He was warning the people of Judah about the coming judgment on Babylon, a powerful city that had oppressed many nations, including Israel.

오늘의 적용

When we see injustice in the world today, we can trust that God’s justice will prevail. This can give us hope and encourage us to stand against injustice, knowing that God cares and will act.

주제

• justice
• prophesy
• divine judgment
• Babylon
• Jeremiah
• God's justice

관련 구절

• Isaiah 13:19
• Jeremiah 50:3
• Ezekiel 26:20
• Daniel 2:37
• Revelation 18:2

추천 도서

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자주 묻는 질문

Why does the verse mention the north?

The north refers to the direction from which Babylon's enemies, primarily the Medes and Persians, would come to conquer the city. This was a prophetic detail that would have been significant to the original audience.

How can we apply this to our lives?

We can trust that God's justice will ultimately prevail over evil and oppression. This encourages us to stand for justice and righteousness in our communities and to have hope in God's ultimate judgment.

What does 'sing for Babylon' mean?

The phrase 'sing for Babylon' is metaphorical, indicating that the heavens and earth will rejoice because Babylon, a symbol of evil and oppression, will be punished, bringing an end to its reign of injustice.

Who wrote this verse?

The verse was written by the prophet Jeremiah, who was a messenger of God and is known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel and Judah.