Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Maar gij allen, die een vuur hebt ontstoken, En fakkels doet branden: Weg met u in de gloed van uw vuur, In de fakkels, die gij ontsteekt; Door mijn eigen hand zal u dit overkomen, Op het bed van smarten zult ge liggen!
Wat betekent dit?
In Isaiah 50:11, God is speaking to those who trust in their own power or light rather than His. He warns them that they will ultimately face sorrow if they continue on that path.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing with matches and sparks. God is saying, 'If you play with fire, you'll get burned. You'll be in pain later on because of the choices you make.' He wants us to rely on Him instead of our own ideas.
Historische achtergrond
Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BC, addressing the Israelites. He was warning them about trusting in their own strength rather than God's guidance, a common issue in the culture of that time.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In today's world, this verse applies to people who rely on their own wisdom or power instead of God's. For example, someone might ignore God's advice and make a risky business decision, leading to regret later.