Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Assyrerne straffer ikke andre for å utrydde onde mennesker, men det ligger dem på hjertet å ødelegge. De vil utrydde mange folkeslag. For sa ikke disse byene som assyrerne allerede hadde tatt: «Vi er da mektige! Er ikke fyrstene våre konger alle sammen? Er ikke Kalno like god som Karkemisj? Er ikke Hamat like god som Arpad? Er ikke Samaria som Damaskus? Har ikke vi funnet avgudenes riker, der de utskårne avgudsbildene var flottere enn dem som fantes i Jerusalem og Samaria?» Denne selvskrytingen skånet dem ikke. Derfor skal assyrerne gjøre det samme med avgudene i Jerusalem som de har gjort med avgudene i Samaria.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that a powerful leader is not thinking about helping others but is instead planning to hurt and destroy many people. The verse is part of a prophecy in Isaiah about the Assyrian king and warns of his true intentions.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big, strong bully who says he wants to be friends with everyone, but in his heart, he really wants to make as many kids cry as he can. That's what this verse is talking about, but with a king instead of a bully.
Historical Background
Isaiah, a prophet of the Lord, wrote this verse around 700 BC. He was speaking to the people of Judah about the Assyrian king, who was planning to invade and destroy many nations, including Judah. The Assyrian king was a powerful ruler during that time.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse reminds us to be wary of leaders or people in power who claim to have good intentions but might secretly have harmful motives. For example, a company might say they care about the environment but really just want to boost their image.
The 'he' refers to the Assyrian king, a powerful ruler who was planning to invade and conquer many nations, including Judah.
What does this verse teach us about human nature?
This verse shows that people, especially those in power, may not always be what they seem and might have hidden intentions that are harmful or destructive.
How can this verse be applied in our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being cautious of people's true intentions, especially those in positions of power, and not taking their words at face value without discernment.
What are some cross-references that help understand Isaiah 10:7?
Verses like Proverbs 21:2, Jeremiah 17:9, and Luke 6:45 help us understand the deceitful nature of the human heart and the importance of discernment.