Ezekiel 16:43
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse from Ezekiel, God is speaking to Jerusalem, reminding them that they have forgotten their humble beginnings and have instead caused Him great distress. God declares that He will repay them according to their actions and warns them not to continue their lewd behavior.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you forgot how your parents took care of you when you were little and started complaining a lot. Your parents might then say, 'We took care of you when you were small, but you've been ungrateful and annoying. Now, we'll treat you the way you've treated us.' That's kind of what God is saying to Jerusalem.
歴史的背景
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this in the 6th century BCE during the Babylonian exile. The audience is the people of Jerusalem, who had been unfaithful to God. The cultural setting was one of political turmoil and religious apostasy.
今日への適用
Consider a situation where an employee forgets the opportunities their company gave them and starts causing problems. The company might then decide to treat the employee the way the employee has treated the company, reflecting God's message in this verse.