주 하나님께서 이같이 말씀하신다. “ 이스라엘 집안 가운데서 천 명이 싸우러 나간 성읍에는 백 명만이 살아남고 백 명이 싸우러 나간 성읍에는 열 명만이 살아남을 것이다.”
이 구절의 의미
Amos 5:3 says that God will drastically reduce the population of cities in Israel, leaving only a small fraction of their original size. This message comes directly from God and warns of severe consequences for the people's actions.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine if you had a thousand toy cars but could only keep ten. That’s how few people would be left in these cities compared to before. It shows that sometimes we need to listen carefully to what our leaders say or face big changes.
역사적 배경
Amos, a prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah, delivered this message around 750 BCE during the reigns of kings Uzziah and Jeroboam II. He was speaking to the northern kingdom of Israel who were being punished for their sins and idolatry.
오늘의 적용
Today, imagine a small business that once had a large team but due to poor management, downsizes significantly. This verse reminds us of the importance of making wise choices in our communities and organizations.