Er Is Een Kindeke Geboren
Kerstkinderen Lyrics
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Er is een kindeke geboren op aard
't Kwam op de aarde voor ons allemaal
't Kwam op de aarde voor ons allemaal
't Kwam op de aarde en 't had er geen huis
't Kwam op de aarde en 't had er geen huis
't Kwam op de aarde en 't droeg al zijn Kruis
Er is een Kindeke geboren in 't strooi
Er is een Kindeke geboren in 't strooi
't Lag in een kribbe, bedekt met wat hooi
't Lag in een kribbe, bedekt met wat hooi
The lyrics to Kerstkinderen's "Er Is Een Kindeke Geboren" describe the birth of Jesus Christ, who was born on Earth for everyone's salvation. The first verse repeats the same line twice, emphasizing the significance of Jesus' birth. He was born on Earth, which is a gift for all people. The second verse continues to describe Jesus' birthplace, which was a humble manger with no home. The repetition of the phrase "had er geen huis" emphasizes this point further. Even though he is the son of God, Jesus was born in a lowly place and was destined to carry the burden of his cross.
The final verse describes how Jesus was born in a manger covered with hay. This imagery evokes the humility and simplicity of his birth. Jesus came into the world to serve, and this song acknowledges his sacrifice by highlighting the fact that he was born in silence, with no fanfare or celebration. The lyrics remind us of the true meaning of Christmas: the arrival of Jesus, who came to Earth to spread love, peace, and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Er is een kindeke geboren op aard
A child has been born on earth
't Kwam op de aarde voor ons allemaal
It came to the earth for all of us
't Kwam op de aarde en 't had er geen huis
It came to the earth without a home
't Kwam op de aarde en 't droeg al zijn Kruis
It came to the earth and carried its cross
Er is een Kindeke geboren in 't strooi
A child has been born in the straw
't Lag in een kribbe, bedekt met wat hooi
It lay in a manger, covered in some hay
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