Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
For Herren sier dette: «Dere ble solgt uten betaling. Det var ikke ved hjelp av penger at dere ble befridd. Tenk bare på hvordan dere dro til Egypt for å bo der. Så ble dere undertrykt av Assur uten noen grunn. Så hva har Jeg nå her å gjøre», sier Herren, «siden folket Mitt er ført inn i fangenskap igjen? De som hersker over dette folket, brøler mot Meg, sier Herren. Hver dag spotter de Mitt navn, ja det skjer hele tiden. Derfor er det viktig at Mitt folk kjenner Meg og Mitt navn. Da skal de forstå når Jeg taler til dem.»
What Does This Mean?
God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah and says that the Israelites sold themselves for nothing, meaning they didn't have to but did so willingly. However, God promises to redeem them without any cost to them.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really special toy, but you gave it away for free because you didn't understand how special it was. Now, your friend wants to give it back to you, and they don't want you to pay anything to get it back. That's like what God is saying to the Israelites.
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this verse in the 8th century BCE, during a time when the Israelites were in exile and felt a deep sense of loss and worthlessness. The prophecy was meant to reassure them that despite their current state, God had a plan for their redemption.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us that we often undervalue ourselves or feel like we're worth nothing. But God's message is that we are valuable, and He offers us redemption freely, without any cost to us.