Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
For Herren Hærskarenes Gud har bestemt en dag til dom over sedrene på Libanon som rager opp, over alle eikene i Basan, over alle ruvende fjell og stolte høyder, over alle kneisende tårn og alle festningsverk, over alle Tarsis-skip og alle flotte skuter. Alt skal synke sammen. Da blir mannen ydmyk, og hovmodet faller. Herren alene skal være opphøyet på den dagen.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Isaiah 2:12 says that the Lord will bring down anyone who is proud and arrogant. The message is that pride will be punished and those who are haughty will be humbled by God.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big tower made of blocks. If you make the tower too tall and proud, it might fall over. This verse is like that, but for people. God will make sure no one can stay too proud forever.
Historical Background
Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 B.C. to warn the people of Israel and Judah about God's judgment. At the time, there was a lot of pride and arrogance among leaders and people, which was displeasing to God.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, think about a workplace where an employee is overly proud and arrogant. Eventually, their actions might lead to their downfall or they might face consequences, reflecting the lesson in this verse.