Basque (EAB) 2008 (Elizen Arteko Biblia (Biblia en Euskara, Traducción Interconfesional))
Ezekiasek galdetu zion Isaiasi: —Zer izango dut berriz ere Jaunaren tenplura joango naizenaren ezaugarri? [7] Isaiasek erantzun: —Hona hemen Jaunak emango dizun ezaugarria, agindutakoa beteko duela adierazteko: [8] Akazen mailadian, jaitsiak dituen hamar mailak igoaraziko dizkiot eguzkiaren itzalari. Eta eguzkiaren itzalak ordurako jaitsiak zituen hamar mailak igo egin zituen. Ezekiasen gorespen-kanta [9] Judako errege Ezekiasek, bere gaitzetik sendatu zenean, gorespen-kanta hau egin zuen: [10] «Hau pentsatu nuen: Bizitzako sasoirik onenean joan behar; Hildakoen Egoitzara naramate, gainerako bizi-urteak kentzen dizkidate. [11] Hau pentsatu nuen: Ez dut gehiago Jauna ikusiko bizidunen lurrean, ez eta gizakirik mundu honetako bizilagunen artean. [12] Bizia kentzen didate eta urruti eramaten, artzainaren oihal-etxola bezala. Ehotzen amaitu ondoren, ehuleak mozten duen ehunaren antzeko da nire bizia. Gau eta egun hilzorian naukazu. [13] Goiza arte negar-zotinka ari naiz, lehoiak bezala hausten baitizkidazu hezurrak. Gau eta egun hilzorian naukazu. [14] Enara txioka bezala ari naiz intzirika, usoa urrumaka bezala. Ahulduak ditut begiak zerura begira. Estu naiz, Jauna! Egizu zerbait nire alde! [15] Baina zer esango diot, zer, berak egin baitu hau guztia? Ezinez ibili behar bizialdi osoan, barruko saminaren saminez. [16] Jaunak gordetzen dituenak biziko dira, eta ni ere haiekin biziko naiz. «Sendatu egin nauzu, bizia berritu didazu! [17] Hara, samina bake bihurtu zait. Nire bizia hondamen-leizean erortzetik gorde duzu, bizkarra eman baitiezu nire bekatu guztiei. [18] Hildakoen Egoitzan ez dago zu goresterik, hildakoek ezin zaituzte zu laudatu, hilobiratuek ezin zure leialtasunean itxaron. [19] Biziek, biziek bakarrik, zaituzte goresten, orain nik goresten zaitudan bezala. Gurasoek haurrei ematen diete zure leialtasunaren berri. [20] Salbatu egin nauzu, Jauna! Soinua joko dugu eta kantu egin Jaunaren etxean, bizi garen artean».
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Hezekiah, a king of Judah, is asking for a sign to confirm that he will recover and be able to go to the temple. Hezekiah is speaking to the prophet Isaiah, who had given him a message from God.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're really sick and your doctor says you'll get better. You might ask, 'How do I know I'll get better?' That's what Hezekiah is doing here. He wants to be sure he'll be well enough to go to the special house where people talk to God.
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of Isaiah, written around 700 BCE. The book was written by the prophet Isaiah, who was speaking to the people of Judah during a time of political turmoil. Hezekiah was a king who sought God's guidance during a time of illness.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, we often seek signs or reassurance when facing difficult situations. For instance, if someone is sick and unsure of recovery, they might look for signs that they will get better. This verse encourages us to seek assurance in our faith and to trust in God's promises.
Hezekiah was facing a serious illness and wanted assurance that he would recover and be able to worship at the temple. Signs in the Bible often provide confidence and confirmation.
What was the sign Hezekiah received?
According to the context in Isaiah 38:7-8, God reversed the shadow on the sun-dial as a sign to Hezekiah that he would live another 15 years.
How did Hezekiah's request reflect his faith?
Hezekiah's request for a sign shows his trust in God's power and willingness to seek assurance in his faith, even when facing a difficult situation.
What can we learn from Hezekiah's request?
We can learn to seek assurance and confirmation from God during tough times and to trust in His promises and interventions.