Ezekiel 23:32

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

主なる神はこう言われる、あなたは姉の深い、大きな杯を飲み、笑い物となり、あざけりとなる、この杯にはそれらが多くこもっている。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, God is telling a person that they will face a hard time, much like their sister did, and people will laugh at them because of it. The message is about facing consequences for past actions.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a big cup of yucky medicine that your sister had to drink before you. God is saying you'll have to drink it too, and it will be really hard. People might laugh at you, but it's because of choices that were made.

歴史的背景

The Book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. He was addressing the people of Israel who were facing the consequences of their sins, especially idolatry. The audience was the exiled community and those left in Judah.

今日への適用

If you've ever faced the consequences of a mistake you or someone you know made, you can relate to this. It's a reminder that actions have consequences and sometimes we must face them, even if it's hard and others mock us.

トピック

• consequences
• forgiveness
• judgment
• repentance
• divine justice
• humiliation

関連する聖句

• Hosea 4:18
• Jeremiah 25:15
• Isaiah 51:17
• Luke 23:34
• Revelation 14:10

よくある質問

What is the 'cup' in this verse?

The 'cup' symbolizes a portion of suffering or judgment that one must endure, often due to their own choices or sins.

Why is the sister's cup mentioned?

The sister's cup refers to another person who has already experienced similar judgment. It shows that the person in this verse will face a similar experience.

How can this verse be applied to daily life?

This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, and sometimes we must face those consequences, even if they are difficult and others mock us.

What does it mean to be 'laughed to scorn'?

To be 'laughed to scorn' means to be mocked or ridiculed by others, often because they see you suffering or facing consequences that you deserve.