Isaiah 30:4

Korean 2021 (읽기 쉬운 성경)

왕이 보낸 관리들이 소안 으로 가고 그가 보낸 사신들이 하네스 로 가지만

이 구절의 의미

This verse from Isaiah talks about a situation where leaders went to Zoan and messengers went to Hanes. It's part of a larger prophecy about Egypt and the consequences of trusting them instead of God.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine if your parents sent your older brother to a friend's house for help, and your parents went to another friend's house to ask for help. This is like that, but with important people of a country asking other countries for help instead of asking God.

역사적 배경

Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 BC. He was speaking to the people of Judah, warning them against making alliances with Egypt. This was a time when nations were constantly forming and breaking alliances.

오늘의 적용

Today, this verse reminds us not to rely solely on human help or power. Instead, we should trust in God's guidance and protection, even in difficult times or when others advise against it.

주제

• trust
• faith
• alliance
• prophecy
• judgment
• foreign policy

관련 구절

• Isaiah 19:20
• Isaiah 20:1
• Jeremiah 46:14
• Ezekiel 30:15
• Acts 7:22

자주 묻는 질문

What does 'princes' mean in this context?

'Princes' refers to high-ranking officials or leaders who were sent on missions to other countries, in this case to Zoan.

Why did they go to Zoan and Hanes?

They went to seek help and alliances, thinking these places could provide military or political support, instead of relying on God.

How does this relate to the overall message of Isaiah?

This verse is part of a broader message in Isaiah about trusting God rather than human alliances, which often lead to disappointment and judgment.

What can we learn from the mistake of seeking help from Egypt?

We learn that it's important to seek God's guidance and protection first, rather than relying solely on human or worldly solutions.