Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Het woord, dat door Jahweh tot Jeremias werd gericht, terwijl Nabukodonosor, de koning van Babel, met heel zijn leger en alle koninkrijken van het gebied, waarover hij heerste, en met alle volken Jerusalem met al haar steden belegerde:
Wat betekent dit?
Jeremiah 34:1 tells us that God gave a message to Jeremiah when the Babylonian army, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, was attacking Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities. This message is about the serious situation Jerusalem was facing.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing a game where a big, strong team is trying to capture your castle. Jeremiah got a special message from God when the big, strong Babylonian team was trying to capture Jerusalem.
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 586 B.C. during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. The Babylonians were a powerful kingdom that was conquering many cities in the region, and the people of Jerusalem were facing a dire situation.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where we face overwhelming challenges. Just as Jeremiah received a message during a difficult time, we can also seek guidance and strength from God in our tough times.