Gij zoudt rechtvaardig zijn, o HEERE! wanneer ik tegen U zou twisten; ik zal nochtans van Uw oordelen met U spreken; waarom is der goddelozen weg voorspoedig, waarom hebben zij rust, allen, die trouwelooslijk trouweloosheid bedrijven?
Wat betekent dit?
In Jeremiah 12:1, Jeremiah, a prophet, is speaking to God, acknowledging God's righteousness but questioning why wicked people seem to prosper. Jeremiah seeks an explanation for this apparent injustice.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you see someone breaking the rules but still getting rewarded. You might ask, 'Why is that fair?' Jeremiah feels the same way about bad people and asks God why it seems they're winning.
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah, a prophet of Judah, wrote this around 627-582 BCE. He addresses God's judgments in a time when the nation was facing moral decay and political instability.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In a corporate environment, an employee might notice dishonest colleagues getting promotions while honest workers are overlooked. This can lead to feelings of frustration and questioning the fairness of the system.
Onderwerpen
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