2 Chronicles 32:25

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

Aber Hiskia vergalt die Wohltat nicht, die ihm widerfahren war, sondern sein Herz erhob sich. Da kam der Zorn über ihn und über Juda und Jerusalem.

Was bedeutet das?

This verse describes how Hezekiah, a king of Judah, did not show gratitude after receiving God's help. Because of his pride, God became angry and this affected not only Hezekiah but also the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you got a really cool toy and didn't say thank you to the person who gave it to you. If you got too proud about having the toy, you might make that person sad. That's kind of what happened to Hezekiah.

Historischer Hintergrund

The verse is from 2 Chronicles, a historical book written by the Chronicler, likely around the 5th century BCE. The text was aimed at the Jewish community after their return from exile, reminding them of God's faithfulness and the consequences of pride.

Anwendung für heute

Think about a time when you received help from someone but didn't show gratitude because you felt too proud. Remember, being humble and thankful can prevent unnecessary problems and maintain good relationships.

Themen

• gratitude
• pride
• consequences
• leadership
• humility
• divine intervention

Verwandte Verse

• 2 Chronicles 32:26
• Proverbs 18:12
• 1 Corinthians 10:12
• James 4:6
• Psalms 138:6

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Häufige Fragen

What does 'rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him' mean?

It means Hezekiah did not show proper gratitude or respect for the blessings and help he received from God.

Why was Hezekiah's heart lifted up?

Hezekiah became proud and arrogant, forgetting to show proper respect and gratitude to God for the help he received.

How did God's wrath affect Judah and Jerusalem?

The anger of God affected not only Hezekiah but also the people of Judah and Jerusalem, potentially leading to negative consequences for the entire region.

What can we learn from Hezekiah's mistake?

We learn the importance of being humble and grateful for the blessings we receive, and that pride can have severe consequences for both individuals and communities.