I deeply appreciate the layering of the translation problem--there's a deep poetry to this description of God not just as broken, but *brokenhearted* witnessing faithless hearts that turned from God. The idea that to be brokenhearted isn't simply a breaking of the body--it's a breaking of the spirit as well--resonates powerfully. And what would break God's own heart more than witnessing humanity do so much harm to one another and to living, breathing Earth around us. I wonder about God's heart in these times and pray that from the breaking of our own hearts alongside God's comes the energy of action and radical love so needed right now.
I deeply appreciate the layering of the translation problem--there's a deep poetry to this description of God not just as broken, but *brokenhearted* witnessing faithless hearts that turned from God. The idea that to be brokenhearted isn't simply a breaking of the body--it's a breaking of the spirit as well--resonates powerfully. And what would break God's own heart more than witnessing humanity do so much harm to one another and to living, breathing Earth around us. I wonder about God's heart in these times and pray that from the breaking of our own hearts alongside God's comes the energy of action and radical love so needed right now.
I love reading your commentary. Thank you so much.