"나 주가 말한다. 그들의 힘이 막강하고 수가 많을지라도, 잘려서 없어지고 말 것이다. 비록 내가 너를 괴롭혔으나, 다시는 너를 더 괴롭히지 않겠다.
나 이제 너에게서 그들의 멍에를 꺾어 버리고, 너를 묶은 사슬을 끊겠다."
주님께서 너를 두고 명하신 것이 있다. "너에게서는 이제, 네 이름을 이을 자손이 나지 않을 것이다. 네 산당에서 새겨 만든 신상과 부어 만든 우상을 다 부수어 버리며, 네가 쓸모 없게 되었으니, 내가 이제 네 무덤을 파 놓겠다."
보아라, 좋은 소식을 전하는 사람, 평화를 알리는 사람이 산을 넘어서 달려온다. 유다야, 네 절기를 지키고, 네 서원을 갚아라. 악한 자들이 완전히 사라졌으니, 다시는 너를 치러 오지 못한다.This is what the LORD says: "Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be cut off and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, O Judah , I will afflict you no more.
Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away."
The LORD has given a command concerning you, Nineveh : "You will have no descendants to bear your name. I will destroy the carved images and cast idols that are in the temple of your gods. I will prepare your grave, for you are vile."
Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, O Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.
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We can see the prophecies concerning Judah and Nineveh. In regards to Judah, God promises restoration and no more invasions of foreigners or afflictions. Concerning Nineveh, God says they are vile/useless since they worship and praise the carved images and cast idols that are in the temple of their gods. Hence, we can see how God can be loving toward His people who repent of their past sins and commit themselves to Him now. On the other hand, God hates idolatry and wants His people to have no gods other than Him. Likewise, we also need a heart that seeks restoration and forgiveness of Christ in our lives and no longer turn around to our wicked sins.
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