Maar Heer***, U weet van hun plannen om mij te doden. Doe geen verzoening over het kwaad dat zij doen, doe hun zonde niet uit uw ogen weg, maar laat hen voor uw ogen neergeslagen worden. Reken zo met hen af in de tijd van uw toorn!"
Wat betekent dit?
Jeremiah is asking God for justice against those who want to harm him. He knows God is aware of their plans and asks God not to forgive their sins but to punish them.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if a bully at school wanted to hurt you. You might tell your parents about it, hoping they will make the bully stop. Jeremiah is doing something similar, but he's talking to God about people who want to hurt him.
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah, a prophet of God, wrote this verse around 626-586 BC. He was speaking to God about his difficult life as a prophet, often facing opposition and threats from others in his community.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Consider a scenario where a coworker consistently undermines you. Instead of seeking revenge, focus on asking God for justice and peace, trusting in God's wisdom and timing to handle the situation.