Ezekiel 38:5
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse lists Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya as allies joining a coalition. The speaker is Ezekiel, and the key message is about these nations coming together with military equipment to form a powerful alliance.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine a group of friends (Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya) coming together to play a game, but they all bring their best toys (shields and helmets) to show they're ready for anything. Ezekiel is telling a story about this big playdate.
歴史的背景
Ezekiel wrote this prophecy around the 6th century BCE, during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the Jewish people in exile, and the message was about a future conflict that would involve these named nations.
今日への適用
In modern terms, think of this verse as a reminder that alliances can be powerful, but also potentially threatening. For example, a country forming a military alliance with others to protect its interests.