Dutch 2024 (EBV24 een Eigentijdse Bijbelvertaling)
“Zo zegt de HEERE, de GOD van Israël: Zo moeten jullie zeggen tegen de koning van Juda die jullie naar Mij toegestuurd heeft om Mij raad te vragen: ‘Zie, het leger van de farao dat uitgetrokken is om jullie te komen helpen, zal naar zijn eigen land, naar Egypte, terugkeren!
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse, God speaks through Jeremiah to the king of Judah. God says that the army of Pharaoh, which was supposed to help Judah, will return to Egypt and not provide the help they were expecting.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you asked your friend to come over and help you clean your room, but your friend gets scared and runs home without helping. That's kind of what's happening here, but with big armies instead of friends.
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 600 BC. He is speaking to the king of Judah during a time when Judah was facing threats from foreign powers. The context involves the political tension and military alliances of the time.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In modern life, this verse reminds us to rely on God's promises rather than human help. For example, if you're counting on a friend's support for a project but they back out, remember to trust God's guidance and strength instead.
Onderwerpen
trustdivine guidancereliance on Godfalse alliancespromisefaith