Car ainsi parle le Seigneur, l'Eternel: La ville qui mettait en campagne mille hommes N'en conservera que cent, Et celle qui mettait en campagne cent hommes N'en conservera que dix, pour la maison d'Israël.
Que signifie ce verset ?
Amos 5:3 says that God will drastically reduce the population of cities in Israel, leaving only a small fraction of their original size. This message comes directly from God and warns of severe consequences for the people's actions.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine if you had a thousand toy cars but could only keep ten. That’s how few people would be left in these cities compared to before. It shows that sometimes we need to listen carefully to what our leaders say or face big changes.
Contexte historique
Amos, a prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah, delivered this message around 750 BCE during the reigns of kings Uzziah and Jeroboam II. He was speaking to the northern kingdom of Israel who were being punished for their sins and idolatry.
Application pour aujourd'hui
Today, imagine a small business that once had a large team but due to poor management, downsizes significantly. This verse reminds us of the importance of making wise choices in our communities and organizations.