Micah 7:2
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
神を敬う人は地に絶え、人のうちに正しい者はない。みな血を流そうと待ち伏せし、おのおの網をもってその兄弟を捕える。
この聖句の意味
Micah is speaking and he says that good people are hard to find because everyone seems dishonest and harmful, hunting each other like prey.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if all the kids in your school stopped being nice and started hiding traps for each other. That's how bad things have become, according to Micah.
歴史的背景
Micah wrote this during a time of moral decline in Judah around 750-686 BC. He was speaking to his fellow Israelites who were facing social decay and corruption.
今日への適用
In today's world, we see people often acting selfishly at the expense of others. This verse reminds us to stand up for what is right and not join in on harmful behavior.
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よくある質問
Why is Micah so pessimistic in this verse?
Micah was a prophet during a time when corruption and dishonesty were widespread, leading to his pessimism as he observed the moral decay around him.
How can we apply this in our daily lives?
This verse encourages us to be vigilant against the tendency to do wrong or participate in harmful behavior, and instead to uphold integrity and goodness.
Are there any positive messages in Micah's prophecy despite his pessimism?
Yes, while Micah is critical of the moral state of society, he also offers hope that God will restore justice and righteousness among His people (Micah 4:1-5).