2 Chronicles 32:25

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

しかしヒゼキヤはその受けた恵みに報いることをせず、その心が高ぶったので、怒りが彼とユダおよびエルサレムに臨もうとしたが、

この聖句の意味

This verse describes how Hezekiah, a king of Judah, did not show gratitude after receiving God's help. Because of his pride, God became angry and this affected not only Hezekiah but also the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you got a really cool toy and didn't say thank you to the person who gave it to you. If you got too proud about having the toy, you might make that person sad. That's kind of what happened to Hezekiah.

歴史的背景

The verse is from 2 Chronicles, a historical book written by the Chronicler, likely around the 5th century BCE. The text was aimed at the Jewish community after their return from exile, reminding them of God's faithfulness and the consequences of pride.

今日への適用

Think about a time when you received help from someone but didn't show gratitude because you felt too proud. Remember, being humble and thankful can prevent unnecessary problems and maintain good relationships.

トピック

• gratitude
• pride
• consequences
• leadership
• humility
• divine intervention

関連する聖句

• 2 Chronicles 32:26
• Proverbs 18:12
• 1 Corinthians 10:12
• James 4:6
• Psalms 138:6

よくある質問

What does 'rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him' mean?

It means Hezekiah did not show proper gratitude or respect for the blessings and help he received from God.

Why was Hezekiah's heart lifted up?

Hezekiah became proud and arrogant, forgetting to show proper respect and gratitude to God for the help he received.

How did God's wrath affect Judah and Jerusalem?

The anger of God affected not only Hezekiah but also the people of Judah and Jerusalem, potentially leading to negative consequences for the entire region.

What can we learn from Hezekiah's mistake?

We learn the importance of being humble and grateful for the blessings we receive, and that pride can have severe consequences for both individuals and communities.