Habakkuk 2:11
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse says that even inanimate objects like stones and beams will bear witness against the wrongdoers. In this case, God is speaking through Habakkuk to warn that injustice cannot be hidden; it will come out even from unlikely places.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek with your friends. Even if you're hiding really well, sometimes the floorboards creak or a toy falls over, giving away where you are. This verse says that in life, when people do bad things, there will always be clues that show what they've done.
歴史的背景
Habakkuk was written by the prophet Habakkuk around 605-598 BCE. It addresses the Babylonian invasion and the moral dilemmas faced by God's people. The audience were the Israelites, who felt perplexed about God’s justice in light of their impending judgment.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse reminds us that our actions have consequences and can be seen even when we think they are hidden. For example, if someone cheats on an exam and thinks no one will notice, the quality of their work might still reveal the truth to others.