German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)
Und ich werde ein Zeichen unter ihnen thun und etliche von ihnen als Entronnene zu den Völkern senden: nach Tarsis, zu Put und Lud, die den Bogen spannen, zu Thubal und Javan, nach den fernen Inseln, die von meinem Namen nichts vernommen, noch meine Herrlichkeit gesehen haben. Und sie sollen meine Herrlichkeit unter den Völkern kund thun,
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, God promises to send survivors from among His people to different far-off nations to declare His glory. God is speaking, and the key message is about spreading His glory to those who have not heard of Him.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you're playing a game of tag, and you have to run to different parts of the playground to tell your friends about a really cool new game. God is saying He will send some of His people to different places to tell others about how amazing He is.
Historischer Hintergrund
Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BCE. The audience was the people of Israel, who were facing the threat of exile and destruction. The cultural setting was one of hope and promise amidst political turmoil.
Anwendung für heute
In modern life, this verse encourages Christians to share their faith with people from different backgrounds and cultures, even if they are far away. For example, a missionary might travel to a remote village to share the message of God's love.
Themen
missionglory of Godprophecyspreading the gospeldivine promisehope
God is speaking in this verse, promising to send survivors to different nations to declare His glory.
What does the phrase 'draw the bow' mean in this context?
The phrase 'draw the bow' refers to skilled archers, which symbolizes the nations' military prowess and possibly their readiness to listen.
What are some of the nations mentioned in Isaiah 66:19?
The nations mentioned include Tarshish, Pul, Lud, Tubal, and Javan, which were likely regions or peoples known for their military strength and distant locations.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by sharing our faith with people from different cultures and backgrounds, especially those who have not yet heard about God's glory.