"Dit zegt de Heer***, de God van Israël: Dit is wat jullie koning Zedekia van Juda moeten antwoorden nu hij jullie naar Mij heeft gezonden om Mij te raadplegen: Zie, het leger van de farao dat oprukt om u te hulp te komen, zal 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