Isaiah 37:11

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

Siehe, du hast gehört, was die Könige von Assyrien allen Ländern getan und wie sie dieselben mit dem Bann belegt haben; und du solltest errettet werden?

Was bedeutet das?

This verse is part of the message from the Assyrian king Rabshakeh to Hezekiah, the king of Judah. Rabshakeh is reminding Hezekiah that Assyria has conquered and destroyed many other nations. He questions if Hezekiah can really be saved from the same fate.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine a big, strong bully telling a smaller kid, 'I've beaten up all the other kids on the playground, do you really think you can beat me?'. That's kind of what's happening here, but with kings and nations.

Historischer Hintergrund

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah in the 8th century BCE. This particular verse is part of a narrative where the Assyrian army is besieging Jerusalem and trying to intimidate the people into surrendering. The Assyrians were known for their ruthless conquests.

Anwendung für heute

In modern terms, this could be seen in a scenario where a person is facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge and is tempted to give up. The verse reminds us that faith and trust in a higher power can provide strength and hope in times of despair.

Themen

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Häufige Fragen

Who is Rabshakeh?

Rabshakeh was a high-ranking Assyrian official who led the siege against Jerusalem during King Hezekiah's reign.

How did Hezekiah respond to Rabshakeh's message?

Hezekiah was initially afraid but turned to God for help, as recorded in subsequent verses of Isaiah 37.

Why does Rabshakeh mention other nations?

Rabshakeh is using the Assyrian conquests as a form of psychological warfare, to intimidate Hezekiah into surrendering.

What was the outcome of the Assyrian siege?

According to the Bible, God intervened and destroyed a large part of the Assyrian army, allowing Hezekiah to retain control over Jerusalem.

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