Zo zegt de HERE: Zie, Ik breng een keer in het lot van de tenten van Jakob en over zijn woningen zal Ik Mij ontfermen: de stad zal op haar puinheuvel herbouwd worden en de burcht op zijn rechte plaats tronen.
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.