Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but…
“Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine: Thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again: But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street, to them that went over.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God promises to replace the suffering of the afflicted with justice, turning oppression into divine retribution.
In simple terms: Divine justice replaces suffering.
Key Takeaway
Trust in God's eventual justice.
Themes
justice
retribution
faith
Mood
prayerful
hopeful
Type
scriptural
prophetic
When to use this quote
- personal hardship
- social oppression
- spiritual consolation
Key Concepts
prophecy
divine compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find hope in suffering?
- What role does faith play in confronting injustice?
A Different Perspective
Human actions may still cause pain despite divine promises.