Lamentations 2:22

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

你招聚四围惊吓我的， 像在大会的日子招聚 人 一样。 耶和华发怒的日子， 无人逃脱，无人存留。 我所摇弄所养育的婴孩， 仇敌都杀净了。

这是什么意思？

This verse is part of a lament about God's judgment. The speaker, likely a prophet, is saying that God has surrounded them with enemies and troubles, especially during times of anger, and that even the speaker's own children have been harmed by enemies.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing a game where you have to protect your toys. But suddenly, your friend starts taking them away, and you can't stop them. This verse is like that, but for grown-ups. God is letting enemies take away things that are very important to the people, even their children.

历史背景

Lamentations is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, written after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The book is a series of laments over the fall of Jerusalem and the suffering of its people.

今日应用

Consider a scenario where someone has lost their job and their home due to unforeseen circumstances. This verse can remind them that even in times of great distress and loss, they are not alone and can find comfort in their faith.

主题

• judgment
• suffering
• protection
• enemies
• comfort
• perseverance

相关经文

• Jeremiah 52:27
• Ezekiel 5:12
• Isaiah 47:6
• Matthew 24:9
• Revelation 6:16

常见问题

What does it mean to 'call as in a solemn day'?

It refers to how God gathers the enemies or troubles around the speaker like people gather for a solemn or important day, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

How can this verse be used for comfort?

Despite the difficulties and losses described, the verse can remind believers of God's sovereignty and that even in times of great distress, they are not forgotten by God.

What is the significance of mentioning the swaddled and brought up?

It emphasizes the personal loss and pain felt by the speaker, including the loss of their own children, highlighting the depth of the suffering.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

It connects with other prophetic writings that deal with judgment and suffering, such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel, showing a consistent theme of divine retribution and comfort.