Thus saith thy Lord the Lord, and thy God that pleadeth…
““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 remove suffering from His people and give it to their oppressors, showing divine justice and protection.
In simple terms: God removes suffering and gives it to oppressors.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine justice.
Themes
faith
justice
divine protection
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
spiritual
prophetic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- oppression
- spiritual warfare
- seeking comfort
Key Concepts
theology
retribution
prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret suffering in your life?
- What does justice mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Divine justice may not be immediate for all.