Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Det skal bare være noen få som skal slippe unna sverdet og som skal vende tilbake fra Egypt til Juda. Dette folket skal se og erkjenne hvilke ord som skal bestå, Mine eller deres. Dere skal få se at Mine Ord går i oppfyllelse. På følgende måte skal dere se at Jeg straffer dere: Jeg overgir Hofra, Egypts konge, han som er farao, til fienden hans. Slik Jeg også overga Sidkia, kongen av Juda, til Babels kong Nebukadnesar, slik skal farao overgis til sine fiender som står ham etter livet.’»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. He says that a few people from Judah who fled to Egypt will eventually return to their homeland. The survivors will learn whether God's words or the words of others will prove true.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends decide to go on a trip, but only a few come back home. Those who return will know who was right about what would happen on the trip. This is like God saying, 'I told you so,' to the people who left.
Historical Background
The prophet Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BCE during the Babylonian invasion of Judah. The audience is the exiled Jews in Egypt, who fled there to avoid the Babylonian conquest. The cultural setting involves a group questioning God's guidance and turning to false gods for help.
Living It Out Today
When faced with a difficult decision, like choosing between two different paths in life, sometimes only time will reveal the right choice. This verse reminds us to trust in God's guidance over human advice.