KJV ORIGINAL
O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You who live in Lebanon, making your home among the cedar trees, how pitiful you will look when severe pain comes upon you—pain like a woman giving birth!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning those living in luxury that their comfortable situation won't protect them when judgment and suffering arrive.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy against the kings of Judah, likely referring to King Jehoiakim who built an elaborate palace using cedar wood from Lebanon. The prophet is warning that despite their luxurious lifestyle and seemingly secure position, divine judgment is coming that will bring intense suffering.
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