Daarom, zo waar Ik leef, zegt de Heer*** van de hemellegers, de God van Israël, zal Moab worden als Sodom, en de Ammonieten als Gomorra: een vlakte met distels en zoutputten, voor eeuwig een woestenij. Het overblijfsel van mijn volk zal hen plunderen, het overblijfsel van mijn volk zal hun land in bezit nemen.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse tells us that God will make Moab and the children of Ammon like Sodom and Gomorrah—places that were destroyed because of their wickedness. God says that what remains of his people will take over these lands.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if your neighborhood was so naughty that it got turned into a big, empty field with nothing but nettles and salt pools. That's what God is saying might happen to Moab and Ammon because they've been very bad. But the good people will get to live there instead.
Historische achtergrond
Zephaniah wrote this verse around 625 BCE during the reign of King Josiah in Judah. It was a time when surrounding nations like Moab and Ammon were threatening Judah, so Zephaniah warned them that God would punish their wickedness.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Today, if we see people or groups acting unjustly towards others, this verse reminds us of the consequences for such actions. It encourages us to stand up against evil and strive for righteousness in our communities.
Onderwerpen
judgmentrighteousnesspunishmentconsequences of sinGod's justicesalvation for the righteous