De Heer zegt: "Ik zal een eind maken aan de gevangenschap van het volk Israël. Ik zal weer goed zijn voor hun steden. En de stad Jeruzalem zal herbouwd worden op haar fundamenten. De burcht zal weer op zijn oude plaats opgebouwd worden.
Wat betekent dit?
The Lord promises to restore the homes of Jacob's descendants and rebuild their cities and palaces. It's a message of hope and restoration for those who have been in captivity.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine your toys were taken away, but then your parents promised to bring them back and build a new, bigger toy room for you. That's what God is promising here, but for a whole group of people and their homes.
Historische achtergrond
This verse comes from the prophet Jeremiah, who wrote it around 600 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, promising them a return to their homeland.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Today, if you feel like you've lost something important in your life, this verse reminds us that God can restore and rebuild what we've lost, bringing us back to a place of hope and renewal.