Verkondig onder de heidenvolken, laat het horen, hef een banier omhoog, laat het horen, verberg het niet, zeg: Babel is ingenomen, Bel staat beschaamd, Merodach is verpletterd. Zijn afgoden staan beschaamd, zijn stinkgoden zijn verpletterd.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse tells the people to spread the news that Babylon has been conquered. The idols of Babylon are broken and their gods are disgraced. It's a message of judgment on a once-powerful city.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if your favorite playground got closed down and all its fun toys were broken. That's kind of what's happening here, but with a big city called Babylon instead of a playground.
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah wrote this prophecy around 587-585 BCE. The audience was the people of Israel and the broader nations. Babylon was the powerful empire that had conquered Jerusalem.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Just as Babylon's idols were proven powerless, we can apply this to trusting in our own strength or possessions instead of God. For example, believing that money will protect us instead of God's guidance.