Jeremiah 31:39
German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))
Was bedeutet das?
This verse from Jeremiah describes how a measuring line will extend over a hill called Gareb and go around to another place called Goath. It's part of a prophecy about the future of Jerusalem, and God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a big yard and you want to build a new playground. You use a tape measure to mark where the playground should go. This verse is like that, but God is marking out where something important will happen in the future in a place called Jerusalem.
Historischer Hintergrund
Jeremiah wrote this verse around 600 BCE, during a time of great turmoil for the Israelites. The prophecy was meant for the people of Jerusalem, who were facing destruction and exile. The verse speaks to a hopeful future after a dark period.
Anwendung für heute
Today, when we're planning a project or making big decisions, we can think about how God's plans for us might involve marking out new boundaries or directions. Just as the measuring line in the verse outlines a new path, we can seek God's guidance to map out our future paths.