Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Waarom was er niemand meer, toen Ik kwam; Gaf niemand antwoord, toen Ik riep? Of was mijn hand soms te kort om te verlossen, Of miste Ik de kracht om te redden? Zie, de zee leg Ik droog door mijn dreigen, Verander de stromen in een woestijn; Hun vissen versmachten, omdat het water ontbreekt, En zij sterven van dorst;
Wat betekent dit?
In Isaiah 50:2, God speaks, asking why no one answered when He came and called. He asserts His power to redeem and deliver, illustrating this by describing how He can dry up the sea and rivers, causing the fish to die for lack of water.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and you call out for your friends to come out, but no one answers. That's how God feels here. He's also saying, 'I can do big things, like dry up a whole ocean if I want to,' which shows how powerful He is.
Historische achtergrond
The prophet Isaiah wrote this around 700 BCE, speaking to the Israelites who were facing exile. The cultural setting includes the belief in God's power and the Israelites' need for reassurance during a time of uncertainty.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In a modern scenario, someone might feel abandoned by God during a crisis. This verse can remind them of God's power and presence, even when things seem dry and hopeless, like a fish out of water.