Daarom zweer Ik bij Mijzelf dat Ik Moab op dezelfde manier zal straffen als Sodom, zegt de Heer van de hemelse legers. En de Ammonieten zal Ik op dezelfde manier straffen als Gomorra. Hun land zal veranderen in een vlakte met distels en zoutputten. Het zal voor eeuwig een wildernis blijven. De mensen die van mijn volk zijn overgebleven, zullen hen plunderen en hun land veroveren.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse tells us that God will make Moab and the children of Ammon like Sodom and Gomorrah—places that were destroyed because of their wickedness. God says that what remains of his people will take over these lands.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if your neighborhood was so naughty that it got turned into a big, empty field with nothing but nettles and salt pools. That's what God is saying might happen to Moab and Ammon because they've been very bad. But the good people will get to live there instead.
Historische achtergrond
Zephaniah wrote this verse around 625 BCE during the reign of King Josiah in Judah. It was a time when surrounding nations like Moab and Ammon were threatening Judah, so Zephaniah warned them that God would punish their wickedness.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Today, if we see people or groups acting unjustly towards others, this verse reminds us of the consequences for such actions. It encourages us to stand up against evil and strive for righteousness in our communities.
Onderwerpen
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