Want zo zegt de Heere HEERE: In vorige tijden trok Mijn volk af in Egypte, om als vreemdeling aldaar te verkeren; en Assur heeft hetzelve om niet onderdrukt.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse is from God, who says that his people, the Israelites, went to Egypt and were later oppressed by the Assyrians for no reason. It highlights the unjust suffering of God's people.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine your favorite toy was taken away by a bully who didn't even have a reason. That's what happened to God's people. They went to Egypt to live for a while, but then the Assyrians were mean to them for no good reason.
Historische achtergrond
Isaiah, a prophet in ancient Israel, wrote this around 700 BC. This verse reminds the Israelites of their history of oppression by pointing to their experience in Egypt and the later oppression by the Assyrians.
Toepassing voor vandaag
When we face unjust treatment at work or school, it can feel like the Assyrians did to the Israelites. God sees and remembers these injustices, and it can be a comfort to know that we are not alone in our suffering.