Ezekiel 31:14

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

これは水のほとりのすべての木が、その高さのために誇ることなく、その頂を雲の中におくことなく、水に潤う木が、みずから高ぶり立つことのないためである。これらは皆、死に渡され、下の国に入り、穴に下る者と共に他の人々のうちにいる。

この聖句の意味

Ezekiel 31:14 says that God will humble all proud trees by the water, showing that no one can be arrogant. God is speaking, warning that pride leads to downfall, and everyone will face death.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine a forest where tall trees think they're better than the others. God says that even these tall trees will be brought down, just like everyone else. It's like saying no one is too big to be humble.

歴史的背景

Ezekiel wrote this around 591 BCE while in exile in Babylon. The message was directed to the people of Israel and the surrounding nations, warning against pride and reminding of God's sovereignty.

今日への適用

In today's world, this verse can remind business leaders not to become arrogant with their success. Just like the trees, they too will face challenges and need to stay humble.

トピック

• humility
• pride
• sovereignty
• judgment
• mortality
• warning

関連する聖句

• Psalm 37:11
• Isaiah 2:12
• Matthew 23:12
• Romans 12:3
• James 4:6

よくある質問

What is the main message of Ezekiel 31:14?

The main message is a warning against pride, emphasizing that all will face the same end, regardless of their height or strength.

How does Ezekiel 31:14 relate to God's sovereignty?

It shows God's sovereignty over all creation, including the powerful and arrogant, reminding them of their mortality.

Who is the audience for Ezekiel 31:14?

Originally for the people of Israel and surrounding nations, it now serves as a universal message of humility.

What does 'nether parts of the earth' mean in Ezekiel 31:14?

It refers to the underworld or the realm of the dead, symbolizing the ultimate end for all beings, regardless of their status.