Micah 7:2
German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))
Der Fromme ist aus dem Lande verschwunden, und es ist kein Redlicher mehr unter den Menschen. Sie lauern alle auf Blut, einer legt dem andern Schlingen.
Was bedeutet das?
Micah is speaking and he says that good people are hard to find because everyone seems dishonest and harmful, hunting each other like prey.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if all the kids in your school stopped being nice and started hiding traps for each other. That's how bad things have become, according to Micah.
Historischer Hintergrund
Micah wrote this during a time of moral decline in Judah around 750-686 BC. He was speaking to his fellow Israelites who were facing social decay and corruption.
Anwendung für heute
In today's world, we see people often acting selfishly at the expense of others. This verse reminds us to stand up for what is right and not join in on harmful behavior.
Themen
moral decayintegrityevilsinhopelessnessjustice
Verwandte Verse
Häufige Fragen
Why is Micah so pessimistic in this verse?
Micah was a prophet during a time when corruption and dishonesty were widespread, leading to his pessimism as he observed the moral decay around him.
How can we apply this in our daily lives?
This verse encourages us to be vigilant against the tendency to do wrong or participate in harmful behavior, and instead to uphold integrity and goodness.
Are there any positive messages in Micah's prophecy despite his pessimism?
Yes, while Micah is critical of the moral state of society, he also offers hope that God will restore justice and righteousness among His people (Micah 4:1-5).