Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Jeg skal gjøre ende på Israels folks fangenskap og forbarme Meg over dem. Byen skal bygges opp igjen på sin egen ruinhaug, og borgen skal igjen stå på sitt rette sted. Derfra skal det komme lovprisning og gledesrop. Jeg skal gjøre dem tallrike, og de skal ikke bli færre. Jeg skal også gi dem ære, og de skal ikke kjenne seg små. Sønnene deres skal være som i den eldste tid, og menigheten deres skal igjen bygge på Min vilje. Jeg skal straffe alle dem som undertrykker dette folket.
What Does This Mean?
The Lord promises to restore the homes of Jacob's descendants and rebuild their cities and palaces. It's a message of hope and restoration for those who have been in captivity.
Explained for Children
Imagine your toys were taken away, but then your parents promised to bring them back and build a new, bigger toy room for you. That's what God is promising here, but for a whole group of people and their homes.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the prophet Jeremiah, who wrote it around 600 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, promising them a return to their homeland.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you feel like you've lost something important in your life, this verse reminds us that God can restore and rebuild what we've lost, bringing us back to a place of hope and renewal.