Habakkuk 2:7

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

突然、お前の債権者が立ち上がり 恐れさせる者が目覚め お前は彼らの獲物にされないだろうか。

この聖句の意味

This verse is from the prophet Habakkuk and warns that enemies will rise up against Babylon, causing them harm and taking their possessions. It's a message of divine justice coming upon an evil nation.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a big box of toys, but you're not sharing them nicely with others. Suddenly, your friends wake up angry because they want to play too. They might take some of your toys as punishment for not being kind.

歴史的背景

Habakkuk wrote this prophecy during the Babylonian threat against Judah in the late 7th century BCE. He is addressing a powerful nation, warning them that their greed and violence will lead to their downfall.

今日への適用

In modern life, this can apply to businesses or individuals who exploit others for personal gain; eventually, there might be consequences from those they've wronged.

トピック

• justice
• warning
• divine intervention
• Babylonian captivity
• prophecy
• consequences

関連する聖句

• Jeremiah 50:17
• Isaiah 47:6-8
• Daniel 2:37-39
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Romans 13:4

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Habakkuk 2:7?

The prophet Habakkuk is speaking, warning the people of Babylon about divine justice.

What does 'booties' mean in this context?

'Booties' refers to plunder or spoils that the enemies will take from Babylon after they rise up against them.

Why is Habakkuk warning about an enemy uprising?

Habakkuk is prophesying about divine justice, showing that God will not let evil go unpunished and will use other nations to bring down Babylon.

How can this verse be applied in today’s world?

This verse teaches us that exploitation often leads to consequences; businesses or individuals who mistreat others might face backlash from those they've wronged.