It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth…
“It came to pass also in the twelfth year, in the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the earth, with them that go down into the pit.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God commands lamentation for Egypt’s suffering, urging divine judgment and empathy for the afflicted.
In simple terms: Divine instruction to mourn and act on others’ pain.
Heed calls to compassion and justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid
- social activism
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret divine lament today?
- What actions arise from this empathy?
The passage reflects ancient context; modern application may differ.