Zij maakten hun hart zo hard als diamant om te voorkomen dat de woorden van de HERE van de hemelse legers tot hen zouden doordringen. Zij verwierpen de wetten die Hij hun door Zijn Geest via de vroegere profeten had bekendgemaakt. Daardoor werd de HERE van de hemelse legers toornig op hen.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse says that the people of Israel hardened their hearts like a diamond and refused to listen to God's law and messages given by earlier prophets. As a result, they faced great wrath from God.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a really hard rock in your backpack instead of ears. That’s how some people were back then – they didn’t want to hear anything God had to say. This made God very sad and angry.
Historische achtergrond
Zechariah wrote this book during the Persian period, around 520 BCE. He was addressing the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon. The cultural setting reflects a time of rebuilding Jerusalem and facing challenges in faithfulness.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In modern life, consider how often we ignore advice or warnings from trusted sources because we're too stubborn to listen. This verse shows that ignoring God's guidance can lead to serious consequences.
Onderwerpen
obediencestubbornnessconsequencesprophetswrath of Godhearing God's voice