Amos 1:14

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

それゆえ、わたしはラバの石がきに火をはなち、そのもろもろの宮殿を焼き滅ぼす。これは戦いの日に、ときの声をもってせられ、つむじ風の日に、暴風をもってせられる。彼らの王はそのつかさたちと共に捕えられて行く」と主は言われる。

この聖句の意味

This verse says that God will bring destruction to Rabbah through fire and battle, showing His anger and power. It's a warning of judgment.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if you had a toy house made of blocks, and someone came and knocked it down with a big gust of wind and fire. That's what this verse is saying will happen to Rabbah’s palaces as God shows His strength.

歴史的背景

Amos wrote this around 750 BC during the divided kingdom period in Israel's history, warning the nations about their wrongdoings. The cultural setting was one of political and social unrest.

今日への適用

In a modern context, if someone is involved in corrupt business practices, they might face severe consequences when authorities discover their actions.

トピック

• judgment
• God's power
• warnings
• destruction
• prophetic messages
• historical contexts

関連する聖句

• Jeremiah 25:16
• Isaiah 29:1-4
• Lamentations 2:3
• Revelation 18:8
• Psalms 76:7

よくある質問

What is Rabbah and why does it appear in this verse?

Rabbah was a city of the Ammonites, an ancient nation that often opposed Israel. It appears because God uses its destruction to illustrate His judgment.

How should we interpret 'fire' and 'whirlwind' in this context?

'Fire' and 'whirlwind' symbolize divine punishment, showing the intensity and thoroughness of God's judgment on Rabbah.

Does Amos 1:14 have a spiritual meaning for Christians today?

Yes, it serves as a reminder to avoid sin and seek righteousness. It warns against complacency in wrongdoing by illustrating severe divine consequences.

How does this verse relate to God's justice?

It illustrates how God’s justice is not limited to the present world but also affects nations and their rulers, emphasizing His role as a just judge.