Ezekiel 21:30
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is a continuation of God's message through the prophet Ezekiel. It speaks about God's decision to judge someone at the place of their origin, rather than letting a sword return to its sheath. The key message is about divine judgment and the inescapability of it, no matter where one goes.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a toy that you lost and you found it in the same place where you first got it. Now think of God saying, 'I will find you where you were made, just like finding a lost toy.' This is what God is saying about judging someone, no matter where they go.
歴史的背景
Ezekiel 21:30 is part of the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. It was written to the exiled Jews in Babylon, warning them of coming judgment and exile if they continued in their sins. The cultural setting reflects a time of political upheaval and religious apostasy.
今日への適用
In modern life, this verse can remind us that our past actions and choices can have consequences, no matter how far we try to run from them. Just as God judges based on where one was created, in life, our actions often catch up with us, similar to a criminal being found in their hometown.