Isaiah 17:14

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

夕暮には、見よ、恐れがある。まだ夜の明けないうちに彼らはうせた。これはわれわれをかすめる者の受くべき分、われわれを奪う者の引くべきくじである。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Isaiah says that trouble will come quickly, like in one day, and those who cause trouble will soon disappear. The speaker is God, through the prophet Isaiah, and the key message is about the swift judgment on those who harm others.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a friend who always takes your toys. One day, you tell your friend that if they take your toys again, you'll put a big time-out on them. And just like that, the next day, they stop taking your toys and disappear. That's what this verse is saying, but about something much bigger and more serious.

歴史的背景

Isaiah, a prophet in ancient Israel, wrote this verse around 700 BC. The audience was the Israelites, who faced threats from Assyria. The cultural setting was one of political instability and fear of invasion.

今日への適用

Imagine a scenario where a bully at school constantly harasses you. You might feel helpless, but this verse reminds us that there is a judgment coming. It suggests that we should not retaliate but trust that justice will come in God's timing.

トピック

• justice
• trust
• judgment
• hope
• protection
• enemies

関連する聖句

• Psalm 37:20
• Jeremiah 49:14
• Habakkuk 2:3
• Matthew 10:28
• Romans 12:19

よくある質問

Who wrote Isaiah 17:14?

The verse was written by the prophet Isaiah, under divine inspiration.

What does 'trouble' refer to in Isaiah 17:14?

'Trouble' refers to the problems or threats faced by the Israelites, likely from foreign invaders or adversaries.

How can we apply Isaiah 17:14 in our daily lives?

We can apply this by trusting in God's justice and not retaliating against those who harm us, knowing that God will judge in His time.

What are the cross-references for Isaiah 17:14?

Some cross-references include Psalm 37:20, Jeremiah 49:14, and Matthew 10:28, which all speak about the fleeting nature of evil and the coming judgment.