Schamen zij zich voor de gruweldaden die ze hebben begaan? Nee, ze schamen zich niet in het minst, ze weten niet eens wat schaamte is. Daarom zullen ze samen met alle anderen vallen. Wanneer de tijd van hun straf aanbreekt, zullen ze allemaal vallen, zegt de Heer***.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse from Jeremiah 8:12 talks about people who have done bad things but are not ashamed of their actions. God is speaking and says that because they don't feel shame, they will face consequences when He judges them.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if you did something wrong, but instead of saying sorry, you acted like it was okay. That's what this verse is talking about. God is saying that if you don't feel bad about doing wrong, you might face big problems later.
Historische achtergrond
The verse is from the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 BC. It was written to the people of Judah, warning them about their sinful ways and the consequences they would face if they did not change.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In today’s context, this verse can be applied to situations where people continue to do wrong despite knowing the consequences. For example, a person who keeps lying and refuses to feel bad about it may eventually face significant trust issues in their relationships.