Ezekiel 20:46

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

「人の子よ、顔を南に向け、南に向かって語り、ネゲブの森の地に対して預言せよ。

この聖句の意味

In this verse from Ezekiel, God tells Ezekiel to face the south and speak a prophecy against the forest in the south field. This is part of a series of prophecies about judgment and restoration.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game where you need to point to a specific area and speak to it. God is asking Ezekiel to do something similar: to look south and say something important about the trees there, like a warning.

歴史的背景

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BC while in exile in Babylon. The message was directed to the people of Israel, warning them of God's judgment on their idolatry and disobedience.

今日への適用

Today, this can remind us to be mindful of our surroundings and to not ignore warning signs in our communities or our personal lives. Just as Ezekiel was told to face the south, we can be attentive to areas that need attention or correction.

トピック

• judgment
• prophecy
• warning
• restoration
• disobedience
• faithfulness

関連する聖句

• Isaiah 10:33-34
• Jeremiah 22:23
• John 15:6
• Romans 11:22
• 2 Peter 3:10

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 20:46?

God is speaking to Ezekiel, instructing him to prophesy against the south.

What does 'drop thy word' mean?

It means to deliver or speak a message, emphasizing the importance and weight of the words to be spoken.

Why is the south mentioned?

The south refers to the area of Judah, where God was warning of judgment due to the people's disobedience and idolatry.

How can this verse be applied in today's context?

It can remind us to be aware of and address areas of sin or neglect in our lives and communities, just as Ezekiel was directed to face and warn the south.