Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Als u de wedloop met voetgangers afmat, Hoe houdt ge de paarden dan bij; En als ge u niet veilig voelt in een vredig land, Wat doet ge dan in het kreupelhout van de Jordaan?
Wat betekent dit?
Jeremiah is being told that if he struggled with something simple, how will he handle something much harder? The speaker is asking Jeremiah to consider his capabilities and the challenges ahead, emphasizing the difficulty of facing greater opposition.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing a race with your friends, and you're already tired. Then, someone asks you to race against horses! Jeremiah is being told that if he can't handle something easy, how will he do when facing something really tough?
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 600 BCE. He was addressing the people of Judah, warning them about the impending judgment from God due to their sins and idolatry.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Consider a scenario where you're facing a small challenge at work, but you're finding it difficult to manage. This verse reminds us that if we struggle with something minor, we might need to re-evaluate our approach before taking on larger, more complex challenges.