Isaiah 27:13

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

በዚያም ቀን እንዲህ ይሆናል፤ ታላቅ መለከት ይነፋል፥ በአሦርም የጠፉ፥ በግብጽ ምድርም የተሰደዱ ይመጣሉ፥ በተቀደሰውም ተራራ በኢየሩሳሌም ለእግዚአብሔር ይሰግዳሉ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about a future day when a great trumpet will be blown, calling back those who were lost or scattered in Assyria and Egypt. They will come to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. The speaker is Isaiah, and the key message is about the promise of return and worship.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and all the friends who went very far away are called back home with a big horn. This verse is like that, but instead of a game, it's about people coming back to worship God in His special place, Jerusalem.

Historical Background

Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 B.C., during a time when Israel was threatened by powerful empires like Assyria and Egypt. The audience was Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of political turmoil and religious idolatry.

Living It Out Today

Today, imagine a community that has been divided by conflict or migration. This verse can inspire leaders to create a welcoming environment for people to return and reconnect with their faith and community.

Topics

• return
• worship
• salvation
• promise
• trumpet
• community

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 37:1-14
• Matthew 24:31
• Zechariah 9:14
• 1 Thessalonians 4:16
• Revelation 11:15

Recommended Reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the great trumpet symbolize in Isaiah 27:13?

The great trumpet symbolizes a call that will gather and bring back those who were lost or scattered, promising their return to worship God in Jerusalem.

How does this verse relate to the concept of salvation?

This verse relates to salvation as it speaks of a future promise where those who were considered lost or about to perish are brought back into the fold, symbolizing a return to God and salvation.

What does the mention of Assyria and Egypt signify?

Assyria and Egypt are mentioned as places where Israelites were dispersed or taken captive. This signifies the idea of being scattered and the promise of gathering the dispersed back to God.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

We can learn that community is about bringing people back together, especially those who have been lost or separated, fostering a return to worship and unity in faith.