Revelation 18:16

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

『ああ、わざわいだ、麻布と紫布と緋布をまとい、金や宝石や真珠で身を飾っていた大いなる都は、わざわいだ。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes people lamenting over the fall of a great and wealthy city, dressed in luxurious fabrics and decorated with precious metals and gems. The speaker is expressing sorrow or mourning over this downfall.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you had a favorite toy store that was very fancy inside, like it was full of beautiful things. Now imagine if suddenly, the store closed down. You might say, 'Oh no! That nice store is gone!' This verse is about people feeling sad because something big and pretty has been lost.

歴史的背景

The Book of Revelation was written by John around 96 AD to seven churches in Asia Minor. It describes visions given to him by Jesus Christ, predicting future events including the downfall of a city representing oppressive systems or empires.

今日への適用

Imagine a community that once thrived economically but due to corruption and greed, it declines rapidly. This verse can remind us to be wary of becoming too attached to material wealth and power at the expense of moral and ethical values.

トピック

• judgment
• wealth
• lamentation
• end times
• corruption
• oppression

関連する聖句

• Isaiah 23:1
• Jeremiah 50:8
• Ezekiel 26:7
• Luke 4:18
• Revelation 19:1

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Revelation 18:16?

The speakers are mourners or witnesses of the fall of a great city, likely symbolic of an oppressive system.

What does 'clothed in fine linen' symbolize in this verse?

Fine linen often symbolizes wealth and purity, but here it may represent excessive luxury and materialism that led to downfall.

How does Revelation 18:16 fit into the overall theme of Revelation?

It fits within the apocalyptic genre warning against the dangers of greed and corruption, which lead to judgment and downfall.

Can you provide a real-world example relating to this verse?

The fall of ancient empires like Babylon can be paralleled here, as well as modern examples where excessive wealth led to moral decline and collapse.