Verkündet es den Völkern! Ruft die Botschaft aus! Richtet Feldzeichen auf! Lasst es hören, verschweigt es nicht: "Babylon ist gefallen! Bel ist blamiert und Merodach am Boden zerstört. Mit ihren Bildern ist es aus, ihre Götzen sind von Schrecken erfüllt."
Was bedeutet das?
This verse tells the people to spread the news that Babylon has been conquered. The idols of Babylon are broken and their gods are disgraced. It's a message of judgment on a once-powerful city.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if your favorite playground got closed down and all its fun toys were broken. That's kind of what's happening here, but with a big city called Babylon instead of a playground.
Historischer Hintergrund
Jeremiah wrote this prophecy around 587-585 BCE. The audience was the people of Israel and the broader nations. Babylon was the powerful empire that had conquered Jerusalem.
Anwendung für heute
Just as Babylon's idols were proven powerless, we can apply this to trusting in our own strength or possessions instead of God. For example, believing that money will protect us instead of God's guidance.