German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)
Denn die Gefilde Hesbons sind verwelkt; heidnische Herren haben die Weinstöcke Gibmas zerschlagen, sie, deren Reben bis Jaeser reichten, bis hinein in die Wüste sich verirrten, deren Ranken sich ausbreiteten, das Meer überschritten.
Was bedeutet das?
This verse describes how the fields and vineyards in Heshbon and Sibmah have been destroyed by foreign leaders. The damage has spread to Jazer and beyond, showing the extensive loss. Isaiah is speaking, emphasizing the devastation caused by invaders.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if someone came and knocked down all the trees in your favorite park. That's what happened to the fields and vineyards in this place. It was very sad because people couldn't grow food or make wine anymore.
Historischer Hintergrund
Isaiah wrote this around 700 BCE during a time of political unrest. The fields of Heshbon and Sibmah were known for their lush vineyards and farmlands. The invaders, likely Babylonians or Assyrians, destroyed these areas to weaken the local population and economy.
Anwendung für heute
In modern times, this can be seen as a warning about the destruction caused by war or environmental disasters. Just as the fields were devastated, communities can suffer greatly when their resources are destroyed or mismanaged.