Isaiah 10:19

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

Zo weinig bomen blijven er staan in zijn woud, Dat een kind ze kan tellen!

Wat betekent dit?

This verse from Isaiah 10:19 says that after a great judgment, only a few trees will remain, so few that a child could count them. It’s part of a larger message about God’s judgment and the consequences of human pride and injustice.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you have a big forest full of trees, but then something happens and most of the trees go away. Only a few trees are left, so few that even a little kid could count them all. That’s what this verse is talking about!

Historische achtergrond

Isaiah wrote this around 700 BCE, a time when Assyria was a powerful threat to Judah. The verse is part of a prophecy warning of God’s judgment, predicting Assyria’s downfall as a consequence of its arrogance and injustice.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Imagine a city that once had many large businesses but after a severe economic crisis, only a few survive. This verse reminds us that God's judgment can drastically reduce the number of people or things that once seemed invincible.

Onderwerpen

• judgment
• humility
• consequences
• justice
• prophecy
• God's power

Gerelateerde verzen

• Jeremiah 51:58
• Ezekiel 31:15
• Amos 2:9
• Matthew 24:32
• Romans 11:16

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Isaiah → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, ) →

Veelgestelde vragen

What does the forest metaphor mean in Isaiah 10:19?

The forest metaphor symbolizes the power and abundance of Assyria, which will be reduced to a few surviving elements, highlighting the devastating impact of God’s judgment.

How does this verse relate to modern economic crises?

It can be seen as a warning that even the most powerful entities can be drastically reduced by events beyond their control, similar to how companies can collapse during economic crises.

What does 'a child may write them' imply?

It implies that the number of remaining elements will be so few that even a child would be capable of counting or documenting them, emphasizing the scale of the reduction.

How does Isaiah 10:19 fit within the broader message of Isaiah?

It fits within Isaiah's broader message of warning about the consequences of human pride and injustice, and the inevitability of God’s judgment for those who do not heed his call to righteousness.