Ezekiel 35:10

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

あなたは言う、『これら二つの国民、二つの国はわたしのもの、われわれはこれを獲よう』と。しかし主はそこにおられる。

この聖句の意味

This verse is from God, speaking to a nation called Edom. It criticizes Edom for thinking they could take over two other nations because they thought God wasn't paying attention. The key message is that God is always aware and will respond to such arrogance.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game where you think you can take someone else's toys because you think the teacher isn't looking. But the teacher is always watching and won't let you do that. That's what God is saying to Edom here.

歴史的背景

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 592 BCE. He was speaking to Edom, a neighboring country to Israel. Edom had a history of jealousy and hostility towards Israel and Judah.

今日への適用

Today, if someone thinks they can take advantage of others by thinking no one is watching, remember that there are always consequences. It's important to act with integrity and not assume we can get away with wrongdoing.

トピック

• justice
• pride
• punishment
• God's awareness
• neighbor relations
• consequences of actions

関連する聖句

• Jeremiah 49:14
• Obadiah 1:3
• Genesis 13:6
• Psalms 149:7
• Matthew 10:29

よくある質問

Who is Edom in this verse?

Edom was a neighboring nation to Israel and Judah, known for its hostility and jealousy towards them.

What does it mean that 'the LORD was there'?

It means that God was present and aware of Edom's plans, highlighting that no wrongdoing goes unnoticed by God.

How does this verse relate to pride?

This verse speaks against the pride of Edom in thinking they could overpower other nations without consequences from God.

What are the consequences mentioned in this verse?

The verse implies that God will respond to Edom's arrogance, likely through punishment or corrective action, as God is always aware and just.