Rab farmātā hai, ‘Dekho, maiṅ Yāqūb ke ḳhaimoṅ kī badnasībī ḳhatm karūṅga, maiṅ Isrāīl ke gharoṅ par tars khāūṅgā. Tab Yarūshalam ko khanḍarāt par nae sire se tāmīr kiyā jāegā, aur mahal ko dubārā us kī purānī jagah par khaṛā kiyā jāegā.
What Does This Mean?
The Lord promises to restore the homes of Jacob's descendants and rebuild their cities and palaces. It's a message of hope and restoration for those who have been in captivity.
Explained for Children
Imagine your toys were taken away, but then your parents promised to bring them back and build a new, bigger toy room for you. That's what God is promising here, but for a whole group of people and their homes.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the prophet Jeremiah, who wrote it around 600 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, promising them a return to their homeland.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you feel like you've lost something important in your life, this verse reminds us that God can restore and rebuild what we've lost, bringing us back to a place of hope and renewal.