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Jeremiah 31:15
Jeremiah 31:15 foretells Herod's slaughter of innocent boys in the Bethlehem area: "A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping, Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted for her children, because they are no more." Only Matthew mentions the fulfillment of this prophecy in Matthew 2:16-18.
This atrocity is a precursor of the reactions of both Jewish and Gentile leaders who, instead of submitting to Him, put Him to death. It thus indicates the normal experience of Jesus' followers in this world: "All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution" (II Timothy 3:12). Peter writes:
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. (I Peter 4:12-14)
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Born of a WomanRelated Topics: Fiery Trials | Herod's Slaughter of Innocent Boys | Jesus Christ's Birth, Prophecy of | Partaking of Christ's Sufferings | Persecution | Rachel Weeping for her Children | Rejoicing in Trials | Suffering for Righteousness Sake | Suffering with Christ | Trials, Rejoicing inOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing Jeremiah 31:15:
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