Lamentations 3:16

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

他又用沙石碜断我的牙， 用灰尘将我蒙蔽。

这是什么意思？

This verse describes a person who is suffering greatly, comparing their pain to having their teeth broken by gravel stones and being covered in ashes. It is part of a larger lamentation about the suffering of Jerusalem. The speaker is expressing deep sorrow and pain.

儿童解释

Imagine having a really bad toothache and feeling so sad that you're covered in ashes, like a sad Halloween costume. This verse talks about someone who is really, really sad about something very bad that happened.

历史背景

Lamentations is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, written around 587 BCE. It describes the destruction of Jerusalem and the pain of the people who lived through this. The book was written for the Israelites, who were suffering the consequences of their rebellion against God.

今日应用

Imagine losing your job and being evicted from your home. You might feel broken and covered in ashes like the person in this verse. This verse teaches us to find strength in our faith even when life seems to be breaking us down.

主题

• suffering
• hope
• faith
• salvation
• grief
• prayer

相关经文

• Job 2:7
• Psalm 102:9
• Jeremiah 8:14
• Matthew 10:28
• Revelation 6:12

常见问题

Who wrote Lamentations?

Traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, Lamentations is a collection of poems that mourn the destruction of Jerusalem.

What does being covered in ashes symbolize?

Covering oneself in ashes was a sign of mourning and deep sorrow in ancient times, representing the speaker's profound grief.

How can I apply this verse to my own life?

When facing hardship, this verse reminds us to find strength in our faith and to turn to God in our darkest times.

What other verses talk about suffering?

Verses like Job 2:7 and Psalm 102:9 also deal with suffering and can provide additional insight and comfort.