Isaiah 10:22

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

あなたの民イスラエルは海の砂のようであっても、そのうちの残りの者だけが帰って来る。滅びはすでに定まり、義であふれている。

この聖句の意味

This verse says that even though God's people, Israel, are as numerous as the sand on the sea, only a few will return from exile. God is in control and will judge, but there will be a righteous remnant. The speaker is Isaiah, the prophet.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a jar full of sand. Even if you lose most of the sand, you still have some left. That's like God's people. Some will come back, and God will make things right.

歴史的背景

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700-600 BC. This verse speaks to the Israelites who were about to face exile in Assyria. The culture was one of divine kingship and prophecy.

今日への適用

In modern times, this verse can apply to a community facing a crisis, like a natural disaster. Even if many leave, a resilient core will stay and rebuild with righteousness and integrity.

トピック

• salvation
• judgment
• remnant
• hope
• righteousness
• exile

関連する聖句

• Romans 9:27
• Isaiah 1:9
• Jeremiah 23:3
• Amos 9:9
• Zechariah 13:9

よくある質問

What does 'the sand of the sea' mean?

It refers to a vast number, like the grains of sand on the seashore, indicating the great multitude of God's people.

What does 'consumption decreed' mean?

It means the judgment that has been determined and will happen, a divine decision for punishment and restoration.

What does 'overflow with righteousness' imply?

It suggests that the returning remnant will be characterized by justice and uprightness, bringing righteousness in their wake.

How does this verse relate to other prophetic books?

This verse aligns with themes in other prophetic books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel, where a faithful remnant returns after judgment.