Ezekiel 18:29

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

しかしイスラエルの家は『主のおこないは正しくない』と言う。イスラエルの家よ、わたしのおこないは、はたして正しくないのか。正しくないのは、あなたがたのおこないではないか。

この聖句の意味

In Ezekiel 18:29, God is speaking to the people of Israel. He is saying that His ways are fair and just, but the people are complaining that His ways are not equal. God challenges them to consider if their own ways are fair instead.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you and your friend are playing a game. You think the rules are unfair, but your friend thinks they're just right. In this verse, God is like your friend saying, 'Hey, are my rules really unfair or are the rules you make not fair?'

歴史的背景

Ezekiel 18:29 is part of the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 590-570 BC. He wrote to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, addressing their complaints about God's justice and fairness.

今日への適用

A modern scenario could be a manager addressing a team that feels their workload is unfair. The manager might say, 'Are my expectations fair, or are the ways you handle your work not fair?' This encourages reflection on personal responsibility and fairness.

トピック

• justice
• fairness
• reflection
• responsibility
• complaints
• God's ways

関連する聖句

• Exodus 34:6
• Deuteronomy 32:4
• Psalms 119:137
• Romans 9:14
• 1 Peter 1:17

よくある質問

What is the main message of Ezekiel 18:29?

The main message is that God's ways are just, and people should reflect on whether their own actions are fair and just.

Why were the Israelites complaining in this verse?

The Israelites were complaining that God's ways were not equal or fair, showing a lack of trust in God's justice.

How can this verse apply to our daily lives?

This verse encourages us to reflect on our own actions and ensure they are fair and just, rather than just criticizing others or God's ways.

What does it mean when God says His ways are equal?

When God says His ways are equal, He is asserting that He treats everyone fairly and justly, without partiality or favoritism.