Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Det skal brenne dag og natt, og røyken derfra skal stige opp til evig tid. Fra slekt til slekt skal landet ligge øde. I all evighet skal ingen dra gjennom dette landet. Pelikanen og pinnsvinet skal innta det, tårnuglen og ravnen skal bo der. Herren skal tømme landet. Det er ingen som kan innsette kongelige, for det er slutt på alle fyrstene der. Tornekratt skal komme opp i borgene som er der. Tistler og tornebusker skal vokse i festningene der. Der skal det være en bolig for sjakaler og et tilholdssted for strutser. De ville hundene og andre ørkendyr skal møtes der. Raggete demoner skal rope til hverandre. Også demonene slår seg til ro der og finner seg et hvilested. Der skal pileslangen bygge sitt bol og legge egg, klekke dem ut og samle dem i skyggen. Der skal også gribbene samle seg, enhver med sin make.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a place that will always be burning and smoky, with no one ever passing through it. It's God speaking about a future judgment on a land. The main message is about a place being permanently wasted and uninhabited.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big campfire that never goes out. It keeps smoking all day and night. No one can ever go near it because it's always burning. That's how God describes a place that will be judged forever.
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this prophecy around 700 BC during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah. He was addressing the nations around Judah, warning them of God's judgment. The cultural setting was one of political tension and religious corruption.
Living It Out Today
Think of a time when someone did something so wrong that they lost all trust and respect from others. This verse can remind us of the consequences of actions that lead to permanent separation or loss of trust.
What does 'none shall pass through it for ever and ever' mean?
It means that the place described will be so devastated and uninhabitable that no one will be able to or want to go there for all eternity.
How does this verse connect with Revelation 18:10?
Both verses talk about places that will face divine judgment and become permanently uninhabited and wasted, symbolizing the severity and permanence of God's judgment.
Is this verse about a literal place or a metaphor?
While it could be about a literal place like Edom, many interpret it as a metaphor for the consequences of rejecting God's ways, symbolizing the eternal state of those who are judged.
What can we learn from this verse about God's judgment?
This verse teaches us that God's judgment is serious and eternal. It reminds us of the importance of heeding God's warnings and living according to His will.