Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Etter all denne ondskap var det slik at Jeg truende sa: ‘Stakkars deg!’ Men du fortsatte bare med å lage offerplasser for avgudene – én offerhaug i hver gate. Ved enden av hver vei bygde du offerhaugen din. Du gjorde skjønnheten din til en styggedom. Du var lett tilgjengelig for alle som ville drive hor med deg. Du lot det bli mye av ditt horeliv. Du lot Egypts sønner komme med gudene sine, og det samme lot du skje med naboene dine. Dere gjorde akkurat det dere hadde lyst på. Derfor ble Jeg sint og ville straffe deg, og derfor ble du angrepet og områdene dine innskrenket. Jeg overga deg til filisterne, de som hater deg. Filisternes skammet seg over den dårlige oppførselen din. Du lot Assurs sønner få innpass hos deg, for du var umettelig. Uansett hvor mange du spredte deg utover, så var du ennå ikke tilfreds. Du var utro mot Meg og fortsatte med horeriet ditt. Slik holdt du på helt til handelsmennenes land, Kaldea, men ennå var du ikke tilfreds. Hvor svakt hjertet ditt er, Jerusalem! Tenk at du gjør alt dette og oppfører deg som en frekk hore», sier Herren Gud.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is about God expressing His sorrow over the wickedness of Jerusalem. He uses the phrase 'woe, woe' to emphasize the severity of their actions. God is speaking directly to Jerusalem, highlighting its deep sin.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who keeps breaking your toys. At first, you might not say anything, but after a while, you get really sad and upset. God feels this way about Jerusalem because it keeps doing bad things, and He is telling them He is very sad and upset.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this verse around 593-571 BCE. He was addressing the people of Jerusalem, who were engaging in idolatrous practices and other wicked behaviors. The cultural setting was one of political and moral decline in Judah.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can be applied to individuals or communities that continue to engage in harmful behaviors despite knowing better. It reminds us of the consequences of persistent sin and the importance of repentance.
'Woe' in this context is a strong expression of sorrow or grief, indicating deep concern or disappointment over the actions of Jerusalem.
Who is the audience of this verse?
The audience is Jerusalem, which represents the people of Judah who have been engaging in wicked practices.
What can we learn from this verse?
We can learn that persistent sin leads to severe consequences and that God is deeply saddened by the wicked actions of His people, emphasizing the importance of repentance.
How does this relate to other parts of the Bible?
This verse relates to other prophetic warnings throughout the Old and New Testaments, where God expresses sorrow over the sins of His people and calls for repentance.