Ezekiel 36:13
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Ezekiel tells us that God is speaking and addressing a negative reputation that the land had. People were saying that the land consumes people and has left its nations empty. God is acknowledging this view and prepares to address it further.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine your neighborhood got a bad reputation for being too scary. People say, 'Oh, that place eats up all the kids and leaves the families behind.' But your friend (God) knows the truth and is going to explain why that's not really true.
歴史的背景
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-570 BC. The message was directed to the Israelites who were exiled in Babylon. The land of Israel had a bad reputation for being unproductive and inhospitable, which is what God is addressing here.
今日への適用
Imagine a community that is struggling with poverty and violence, and outsiders say it's a lost cause. This verse can inspire community leaders and supporters to work towards rebuilding the community's reputation and improving its conditions.