Zechariah 14:4

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

その日には彼の足が、東の方エルサレムの前にあるオリブ山の上に立つ。そしてオリブ山は、非常に広い一つの谷によって、東から西に二つに裂け、その山の半ばは北に、半ばは南に移り、

この聖句の意味

This verse describes a future event where Jesus will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem. The mountain will split in half to form a large valley, with parts moving north and south. It emphasizes the dramatic transformation that will occur when God acts.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if your favorite playground suddenly split into two halves and moved apart, making a big gap right where you used to play. That's what this verse says will happen to the Mount of Olives when Jesus comes back. It's like magic!

歴史的背景

Zechariah wrote these prophetic words around 520-518 BCE during the Persian period, addressing Jerusalem and its inhabitants after their return from exile in Babylon. The culture was rebuilding and re-establishing religious practices.

今日への適用

Today, this verse can remind us of God's power to transform situations we might think are impossible to change. Whether it’s a personal crisis or a global issue, remembering that God can bring about dramatic changes can give us hope and courage.

トピック

• prophecy
• transformation
• hope
• salvation
• mountain symbolism
• end times

関連する聖句

• Joel 3:14
• Matthew 24:30
• Acts 1:9-12
• Revelation 16:18-19
• Haggai 2:6

よくある質問

Who is 'he' in this verse?

In Christian interpretation, 'he' refers to Jesus Christ, who will return to Earth and stand on the Mount of Olives.

What does the splitting of the mountain symbolize?

The splitting symbolizes a dramatic change or transformation. It could represent the opening up of new paths or the revelation of God's power in a crisis.

Is this event literal or symbolic?

Interpretations vary; some see it as literal, expecting an actual physical event to occur, while others interpret it symbolically to signify divine intervention and transformation.

How does this relate to other end times prophecies?

This verse is part of a series of end times prophecies that include visions of judgment and restoration. It complements similar passages in Revelation and the Gospels.