Ezekiel 22:5

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

あなたに近い者も、遠い者も、汚れと、混乱に満ちているあなたをあざける。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Ezekiel says that both those close to Jerusalem and those far away will mock it because it has become notorious and is greatly troubled. The speaker is God, warning Jerusalem about the consequences of its wickedness.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you did something naughty, and now all your friends and even the kids you don't know are making fun of you because you're in big trouble. That's kind of what's happening here, but with a whole city instead of just one person.

歴史的背景

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The audience was the exiled Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of judgment and warning against the sins that led to their exile.

今日への適用

Imagine a community where everyone starts mocking a person who once was respected but fell into a life of bad choices. This verse reminds us of the consequences of our actions and the importance of seeking forgiveness and turning away from sin.

トピック

• judgment
• sin
• mockery
• repentance
• consequences
• warning

関連する聖句

• Jeremiah 22:8
• Isaiah 65:16
• Ezekiel 16:58
• Matthew 11:23
• Romans 2:17

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 22:5?

The speaker is God, who is warning the people of Jerusalem about the consequences of their actions.

What does it mean to be 'infamous' and 'much vexed'?

To be infamous means to have a very bad reputation, and to be much vexed means to be greatly troubled or distressed by problems.

Why does God allow others to mock Jerusalem?

God allows this to happen as a form of judgment and to bring about repentance from the people of Jerusalem for their wickedness.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We can reflect on the consequences of our actions and strive to avoid behaviors that might lead to shame and mockery, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance instead.