Ezekiel 35:4
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Ezekiel says that the cities will be destroyed, and the people will be left in desolation. The speaker is God, telling the people that He will do this so they will know that He is the Lord. The key message is about God's power and judgment.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a big toy castle, and someone tells you they're going to knock it down. You might feel sad, but then you realize this person is actually very powerful and can do anything. That's kind of what God is saying here to the people, to show them how powerful He is.
歴史的背景
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 592-570 BCE. He was addressing the Edomites, who were a neighboring nation of the Israelites. The Edomites often opposed Israel and even gloated over their destruction, so this message was a warning of God's judgment.
今日への適用
Today, this verse can remind us that when we see cities or communities destroyed, it can be a wake-up call to understand God's power and justice. It encourages us to reflect on our actions and seek God's guidance and mercy.