Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
«Jerusalem, stå opp, bli lys! For lyset ditt kommer! Herren kommer over deg med sin herlighet. For se hvordan mørket dekker jorden! Et dypt mørke er over folkene. Men Herren åpenbarer seg over deg med sitt lys og sin herlighet. Også andre folkeslag, ja, konger skal komme til deg på grunn av det herlige lyset som er over deg. Se deg omkring: De samler seg alle sammen; de kommer til deg. Også unge menn og kvinner av deres eget folk som har vært langt bort, skal komme tilbake. Da skal du se det og stråle av glede. Hjertet ditt skal skjelve og utvide seg. For havets rikdom skal du få. De andre folkeslagene kommer til deg med sin rikdom. En stor flokk av kameler skal dekke landet ditt. Ja, du skal se kamelhopper fra Midjan og Efa. Alle fra Saba skal komme, de skal ha med seg gull og røkelse, og de skal prise Herren. Husdyr fra Kedar og Nebajot skal stå til din tjeneste. De skal ofres på alteret Mitt til behag for Meg. Jeg, Herren, skal herliggjøre Mitt hus.
What Does This Mean?
This verse, spoken by God through the prophet Isaiah, says that a time of light and glory is coming. It tells the audience to rise and shine because the Lord's glory is about to be revealed to them.
Explained for Children
Imagine it's a dark night, and suddenly a bright light turns on, making everything clear and beautiful. This verse says that something like that is going to happen, and we should get ready to see how wonderful and special it will be.
Historical Background
Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BC during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the Jewish people who were in exile and needed hope. The cultural setting was one of despair and longing for restoration, and this verse offers a message of hope and renewal.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where someone is going through a dark period in their life. It encourages them to find the light within themselves and trust that better days are coming, guided by God’s presence.
The phrase 'arise, shine' is a call to action, encouraging the people to stand up and embrace the light and glory that is about to come.
What does 'thy light is come' mean?
It signifies the arrival of a time of enlightenment and divine presence, bringing hope and guidance to the people.
Who is the 'thy' in this verse referring to?
The 'thy' refers to the people of Israel, who are being addressed and called to rise up and shine in the glory of the Lord.
How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?
This verse connects to other passages in both the Old and New Testaments that discuss the light of God and the coming of His glory, offering a consistent message of hope and restoration.