Ons ken Hom wat gesê het: “Ek sal straf uitdeel soos dit moet, Ek sal mense terugbetaal vir die verkeerde dinge wat hulle gedoen het.” Verder het Hy ook gesê: “Die Here is die Een wat sal besluit wat met sy volk gaan gebeur.”
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Hebrews says that God is the one who decides when and how to take vengeance, and he will judge his people. It's a reminder of God's authority over justice.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had a playground monitor who always made sure everyone followed the rules and dealt with those who didn't. That’s like saying God is the one who makes sure everything is fair in the world, even when it seems unfair now.
Historical Background
The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to encourage Jewish Christians facing persecution around the year 60-95 AD. The audience was likely a group of Jews who had converted to Christianity and were struggling with maintaining their faith in challenging times.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse reminds us that when we see injustice or wrongdoing, God has it under control. Instead of taking matters into our own hands, we can trust God to handle it.
Topics
justicevengeancejudgmenttrust in GodGod's authorityfaithfulness