Ik zal grote ergernis over hen brengen, alles waarvoor zij vreesden; want toen Ik hen riep, weigerden zij te antwoorden en toen Ik tegen hen sprak, wilden zij niet luisteren. Integendeel, zij deden kwaad voor mijn ogen en kozen d...t waarvan zij wisten dat Ik het verafschuwde.
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse from Isaiah, God speaks and expresses His disappointment with people who ignored Him and chose their own delusions and fears instead of listening to Him. God decides to bring upon them the consequences of their choices.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you invite your friend to play but they ignore you and play with toys they made up. This verse is like God saying, 'Since you chose to play with your own make-believe games instead of playing with me, I'll let you deal with the problems that come from those games.'
Historische achtergrond
Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 700 BCE to the people of Israel. He spoke to them during a time of societal decline, reminding them of God's calls and their lack of response.
Toepassing voor vandaag
A modern scenario could be a person who ignores their health warnings and continues harmful habits, only to face serious health issues later, similar to how God describes bringing upon people the consequences of their choices.