Jeremiah 50:16

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

你们要将 巴比伦 撒种的 和收割时拿镰刀的都剪除了。 他们各人因怕欺压的刀剑， 必归回本族，逃到本土。

这是什么意思？

God is speaking through Jeremiah, warning that the people who work the land in Babylon will be cut off because of the fear of the coming sword. People will flee to their own lands out of fear.

儿童解释

Imagine you're in a big farm where people grow food. God says that soon, scary people with swords will come, and everyone will run away to their homes, leaving the fields behind. It's like when you're playing a game and suddenly hear a loud noise, so you quickly run home.

历史背景

Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this around 587 BCE, during the Babylonian exile. He was addressing the Babylonians, warning them of their impending doom and the judgment from God for their oppressive actions against other nations.

今日应用

In today's world, this verse reminds us that when we face fear or danger, we often retreat to what's familiar or safe. For example, during a crisis, people might abandon their jobs or homes and return to where they feel secure, like their childhood homes or with family.

主题

• judgment
• fear
• exile
• prophets
• Babylon
• God's wrath

相关经文

• Jeremiah 51:6
• Isaiah 13:14
• Habakkuk 2:5
• Matthew 24:15
• Luke 21:20

常见问题

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 50:16?

God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, warning about the impending judgment on Babylon.

What does 'cut off the sower' mean?

It means that those who plant crops will be forced to leave or be destroyed, disrupting the farming community in Babylon.

Why do they flee to their own land?

They flee out of fear of the 'oppressing sword,' likely referring to the invading forces who will bring judgment on Babylon.

What can we learn from this verse?

We can learn that fear can drive people to abandon their current situations and retreat to safety, and that there are consequences for oppressive actions.