Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Du møter den som med glede gjør rett, de som husker deg og går Dine veier. Men Du ble sint på oss, for vi har ikke levd rett. Slik var det alltid. Men vi må bli frelst! Alle sammen ble vi urene. Selv om vi prøvde å leve rett, var vi urene som et skittent plagg. Vi visnet som løv alle sammen, og syndene våre har ført oss bort som vinden. Ingen ropte på navnet Ditt i sine bønner, ingen holdt fast ved Deg. Derfor vendte Du deg bort fra oss og overga oss til syndene våre.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Isaiah says that no one has ever heard or seen anything like what God has prepared for those who wait for Him. It's a promise of something incredible that God has in store for His faithful followers.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're waiting for a surprise from your parents. You don't know what it is, but you know it's something amazing! That's like what God is saying here. He's got a big surprise for people who trust Him and wait for Him.
Historical Background
Isaiah 64:4 was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BC. Isaiah was speaking to the people of Israel, who were struggling and needed to be reminded of God's incredible plans for them.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when you had to wait for something important, like a job interview or a big exam. This verse reminds us that God has great things planned for us if we trust Him and wait patiently.