Ezekiel 16:6

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

わたしはあなたのかたわらを通り、あなたが血の中にころがりまわっているのを見た時、わたしは血の中にいるあなたに言った、『生きよ、

この聖句の意味

In this verse, God is speaking to Jerusalem, describing it as being in a state of pollution and blood when He found it. God says, even in that condition, He gave it life. The key message is God's grace and the offer of new life.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you found a sick puppy in the rain, all dirty and hurt. You could have left it there, but instead, you picked it up and brought it home to heal it. That's like God finding Jerusalem in a bad state and giving it a chance to live.

歴史的背景

The Book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. This verse is part of a series of messages directed at Jerusalem, warning of God's judgment and offering hope of restoration. It reflects the cultural context of a city that had fallen into moral corruption.

今日への適用

Consider someone in your community who is struggling with addiction or facing severe hardships. Like God in this verse, extending grace and offering help can mean the difference between life and death. This could be through offering a safe place to stay, connecting them to resources, or simply showing kindness.

トピック

• grace
• salvation
• forgiveness
• hope
• restoration
• judgment

関連する聖句

• Exodus 3:7
• Isaiah 43:1-7
• Jeremiah 31:1-4
• John 3:16
• Romans 5:8

よくある質問

What does 'polluted in thine own blood' mean?

It means Jerusalem was in a state of moral and spiritual decay, symbolized by 'pollution' and 'blood', indicating a violent or corrupt condition.

How does this verse show God's grace?

God offers life to Jerusalem even when it is in its worst state, demonstrating His grace and willingness to forgive and restore.

What can we learn about restoration from this verse?

We learn that restoration is possible for anyone, no matter how far they have fallen. God's offer of life and restoration is unconditional.

How does this relate to modern situations?

It relates to situations where individuals or communities are in desperate need, and the offer of help and new life can transform their circumstances.