Isaiah 5:18

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَيْلٌ لِلْجَاذِبِينَ ٱلْإِثْمَ بِحِبَالِ ٱلْبُطْلِ، وَٱلْخَطِيَّةَ كَأَنَّهُ بِرُبُطِ ٱلْعَجَلَةِ،

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse is a warning from God through the prophet Isaiah, saying that it's very bad when people deliberately drag themselves into sin, as if pulling a heavy cart with strong ropes. It means sinning is not a light matter but something that people seriously commit to.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're pulling a really heavy toy with thick ropes. It's hard to stop, right? This verse says some people sin like that, making it really hard to stop. It's not a fun game; it's a serious warning.

السياق التاريخي

The prophet Isaiah wrote this around 700 BC to the people of Judah. The context was a time when the people were straying from God and engaging in sinful practices, and God was warning them through Isaiah.

التطبيق اليوم

In today's context, this might apply to someone who continues to use drugs despite knowing the harm it causes. They might think they can control it, but they're actually drawing themselves deeper into a dangerous situation.

المواضيع

• sin
• judgment
• warning
• spiritual dangers
• commitment to sin
• consequences

آيات ذات صلة

• Proverbs 5:22
• Hosea 5:14
• Jeremiah 6:19
• Galatians 5:19-21
• James 1:14-15

أسئلة شائعة

Who is speaking in Isaiah 5:18?

The speaker is God, speaking through the prophet Isaiah, giving a warning to the people of Judah.

What does it mean to 'draw iniquity with cords of vanity'?

It means people are deliberately pulling themselves into sin, using strong and false beliefs to justify their actions, making it difficult to stop.

How does this verse relate to modern life?

In modern life, it can apply to situations where people knowingly engage in harmful behaviors, making it harder to stop over time.

What are some cross-references to understand Isaiah 5:18 better?

Cross-references like Proverbs 5:22, Hosea 5:14, and Galatians 5:19-21 provide similar warnings and help understand the consequences of sin.