Ihr alle wollt euch selber Feuer schlagen, um Fackeln anzuzünden. So wandelt denn bei eures Feuers Licht und bei den Fackeln, die ihr angezündet! Von meiner Hand wird euch dies zubereitet: Ihr müßt an einem Ort der Qualen wohnen.
Was bedeutet das?
In Isaiah 50:11, God is speaking to those who trust in their own power or light rather than His. He warns them that they will ultimately face sorrow if they continue on that path.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you're playing with matches and sparks. God is saying, 'If you play with fire, you'll get burned. You'll be in pain later on because of the choices you make.' He wants us to rely on Him instead of our own ideas.
Historischer Hintergrund
Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BC, addressing the Israelites. He was warning them about trusting in their own strength rather than God's guidance, a common issue in the culture of that time.
Anwendung für heute
In today's world, this verse applies to people who rely on their own wisdom or power instead of God's. For example, someone might ignore God's advice and make a risky business decision, leading to regret later.