Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Før Jesaja hadde kommet ut til den midtre gårdsplassen, kom Herren til ham med et nytt budskap: «Gå tilbake og si til Hiskia, han som er fyrsten over Mitt folk, at Jeg, hans stamfar Davids Gud, sier dette til ham: Jeg har hørt bønnen din, og Jeg har sett tårene dine. Jeg vil helbrede deg. Om tre dager skal du kunne gå til Mitt hus igjen, og Jeg skal legge 15 år til din livslengde. Jeg skal redde deg, slik som Jeg også vil redde denne byen fra assyrerkongen. Jeg skal verne denne byen for Min egen skyld og for Min tjener Davids skyld.» Da sa Jesaja: «Hent en fikenkake!» De hentet en fikenkake og la den på såret til kongen, og Hiskia frisknet til.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a situation where God speaks to Isaiah before he even leaves the middle court. It shows how God communicates directly with his prophets, giving them important messages.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys, and suddenly your mom calls you from the kitchen before you even reach the door. It's like that, but with God talking to Isaiah, who's like a special messenger for God.
Historical Background
2 Kings was written by an unknown author, possibly a prophet, around the 6th century BCE. It was written to show how Israel's kings followed or disobeyed God's laws, and how this affected their kingdom. The audience was the people of Israel, and the setting was during the time of the divided monarchy.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you're about to leave for a meeting, and your boss calls you with an urgent message before you step out the door. This shows how God can communicate with us in significant moments, guiding us with timely messages.
What is the significance of the word of the LORD coming to Isaiah?
It signifies that God is actively involved in communicating with his prophets, providing guidance and messages that are crucial for the people's spiritual and moral direction.
How does this verse illustrate the immediacy of divine communication?
By showing God speaking to Isaiah before he left the middle court, it demonstrates the immediacy and directness of divine communication, which can occur at any moment.
What can we learn about leadership from this verse?
Leaders like Isaiah, who listen to and act on divine guidance, can inspire and lead others effectively, highlighting the importance of being open to and following divine direction.
How does this verse relate to understanding God's timing?
It shows that God communicates in his perfect timing, sometimes even before we expect it, emphasizing the importance of being attentive and responsive to divine messages.