Portuguese NTLH (Nova Tradução na Linguagem de Hoje)
O que é que vocês vão dizer quando aqueles que vocês pensavam que eram seus amigos forem colocados acima de vocês, como seus governadores? Vocês vão sentir dores como a mulher que está dando à luz.
O que isso significa?
This verse, from Jeremiah, is a warning from God to the people of Judah. It's asking what they will say when they are punished for their actions. The verse suggests that their punishments will be like a woman in labor, very painful and inevitable.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine you're playing a game, and you tell your friends to be the leaders even though they don't know the rules. When you lose because of this, you'll feel sad and sorry. That's what this verse is saying, but for grown-ups and their actions.
Contexto histórico
Jeremiah wrote this during the time of the Babylonian invasion. He was warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their actions, which included choosing leaders who didn't follow God's ways.
Aplicação para hoje
In modern times, this verse can apply to situations where we choose leaders or friends who lead us astray. It reminds us that we will face the consequences of our choices, much like a person who faces the pain of labor.