Lamentations 4:6

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ибо вина дочери народа моего стала больше, чем грех Содома, который во мгновение ока был уничтожен без содействия в этом рук человеческих.

Что это значит?

The speaker is saying that the punishment of his people's sin is worse than the punishment of Sodom, which was destroyed quickly without anyone stopping it. This verse emphasizes the severity of the punishment for the people's sins.

Объяснение для детей

Imagine you did something really bad, and as a punishment, you had to clean your room for a week. Now, if your friend did something even worse, they might have to clean the whole house for a month. This verse is saying that the punishment for the people's sins is much worse than the punishment Sodom got.

Исторический контекст

Lamentations was written by the prophet Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem in 587 BCE. The book laments the destruction of the city and the exile of the people. This particular verse reflects on the severity of the punishment compared to that of Sodom.

Применение сегодня

Today, we might think about how we respond to our mistakes. Just as the severity of punishment in this verse reflects the seriousness of the sins, we should take our actions seriously and seek forgiveness and repentance when we do wrong.

Темы

• punishment
• sin
• repentance
• forgiveness
• Jeremiah
• Sodom

Связанные стихи

• Genesis 19:24
• Isaiah 1:21
• Jeremiah 23:14
• Matthew 11:23
• Romans 9:27

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Who wrote Lamentations?

Lamentations is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, who wrote it after the fall of Jerusalem.

What was the punishment of Sodom?

Sodom was destroyed by fire and brimstone, as described in Genesis 19, because of the wickedness of its people.

How does the punishment of the people in Lamentations compare to that of Sodom?

The verse suggests that the punishment of the people in Lamentations was even more severe and long-lasting than the quick destruction of Sodom.

What does the verse imply about repentance?

The verse implies that the severity of punishment reflects the seriousness of the sins, suggesting the importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness.