Lamentations 1:20

Chinese Bible TNV 2012 (Traditional) (客語聖經 – 現代臺灣客語譯本，新舊約全書客語聖經 – 漢字版)

上主啊，求你看𠊎个憂愁！ 請看𠊎心靈所受个痛苦！ 𠊎个心腸破碎痛苦， 因為𠊎大大悖逆你。 外背有兇殺，屋肚有死失。

这是什么意思？

This verse is from the Book of Lamentations and describes a person's distress and turmoil. The speaker is expressing their sorrow and guilt to God, acknowledging their rebellion and the widespread suffering around them.

儿童解释

Imagine you're really, really sad because you made a big mistake and feel bad about it. This verse is like someone telling God, 'I feel so upset and sorry for what I did, and everything around me feels like it's falling apart.'

历史背景

Lamentations was written by Jeremiah after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 586 BC. It reflects the anguish of the people of Judah and their deep repentance for their sins.

今日应用

This verse can be applied to someone today who is dealing with the consequences of their actions and feeling overwhelmed by external pressures, like a person who has lost their job and is struggling with family issues at home.

主题

• repentance
• suffering
• guilt
• prayer
• distress
• rebellion

相关经文

• Psalm 51:1-19
• Jeremiah 3:12-14
• Daniel 9:4-19
• Matthew 26:75
• Romans 7:24-25

常见问题

Who is speaking in Lamentations 1:20?

The speaker is likely the prophet Jeremiah, lamenting the state of Jerusalem and the people of Judah after their destruction by the Babylonians.

What does 'abroad the sword bereaveth, at home there is as death' mean?

This phrase means that people are facing death both outside their homes due to war and inside their homes due to the despair and destruction brought about by the invasion.

How can this verse help someone today?

This verse can help someone today by reminding them that even in the midst of overwhelming distress, they can turn to God with their troubles and seek forgiveness.

What does 'my bowels are troubled' refer to?

This phrase is a metaphor indicating deep emotional distress and turmoil, expressing profound sorrow and anxiety.