Revelation 17:16

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

あなたの見た十の角と獣とは、この淫婦を憎み、みじめな者にし、裸にし、彼女の肉を食い、火で焼き尽すであろう。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes the ten horns on a beast that will despise and destroy a 'whore.' It means they will strip her of her power, possessions, and influence, ultimately leading to her downfall.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a toy that everyone loves. One day, some kids decide this toy isn't cool anymore. They take it apart, throw away the pieces, and burn what's left. That’s like what’s happening here, but with big ideas instead of toys.

歴史的背景

The Book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD to encourage Christians facing persecution under Emperor Domitian. The symbolic language reflects a culture influenced by apocalyptic literature, predicting the end times and God's ultimate victory.

今日への適用

In modern terms, this can be seen as leaders or groups abandoning someone who once had their support. Think of a political figure losing backing from influential allies due to corruption or mismanagement.

トピック

• apocalypse
• power dynamics
• judgment
• end times
• corruption
• desolation

関連する聖句

• Daniel 7:24
• Revelation 13:1
• Genesis 19:24-25
• Jeremiah 50:38
• Ezekiel 16:37

よくある質問

What does 'whore' symbolize in this context?

'Whore' often symbolizes a city or system that has betrayed God's principles, leading to her downfall as described here.

Who are the ten horns mentioned?

The ten horns represent political powers or leaders who will act against the 'whore,' stripping her of her influence and ultimately destroying her.

How does this relate to current world events?

This can be seen in situations where a once-powerful figure loses their support base due to corruption, leading to their downfall similar to how the 'whore' is destroyed here.

What does burning with fire signify?

Burning with fire symbolizes complete destruction and purification, indicating that nothing remains of what was once powerful or influential.