그러나 스룹바벨 과 예수아 와 그 밖의 이스라엘 가문의 지도자들이 그들에게 이렇게 대답하였다. “당신들은 우리 하나님의 성전을 짓는 일에 아무 상관없는 사람들이오. 주 이스라엘 의 하나님의 성전을 짓는 일은 우리가 할 일이오. 그리고 그것은 페르시아 왕 고레스 가 우리에게 명한 일이기도 하오.”
이 구절의 의미
In this verse, Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and other leaders of Israel reject the help of non-Israelites in rebuilding the temple. They affirm their own responsibility to build the house of God as commanded by King Cyrus.
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Imagine you and your friends are building a fort. Some kids from another group want to help, but you say, 'Thanks, but we want to build it ourselves, just like our parents told us to do.' That's what Zerubbabel and Jeshua are doing with the temple.
역사적 배경
Ezra wrote this part of his book after the Babylonian exile, around 450 BC. The Israelites were returning to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem, facing resistance from local groups who didn't want to help.
오늘의 적용
Today, a similar scenario might be choosing to do a project yourself or with a team, despite offers of help from others. Zerubbabel and Jeshua remind us to listen to the guidance and commands we have been given.
주제
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