우리의 죄 때문에 우리를 벌하려고 이 땅에서 나는 풍성한 소출이 당신께서 세우신 왕들의 차지가 되었습니다. 그들이 우리와 우리의 짐승을 마음대로 부립니다. 우리는 너무나 큰 어려움에 빠져 있습니다.
이 구절의 의미
This verse from Nehemiah describes how the people of Israel have to give a lot of their resources to foreign rulers because of their sins. These rulers have control over the Israelites' bodies and possessions, causing them great distress.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine you have a lemonade stand, but someone bigger takes most of your lemonade because you made some mistakes. They also take your lemons and lemonade cups. You feel really sad and upset.
역사적 배경
Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the Persian king, wrote this prayer as part of a national confession of sins. The Israelites were under Persian rule and struggling with the burden of foreign domination and the consequences of their sins.
오늘의 적용
In modern times, if a community faces economic hardship due to corrupt leadership, they might feel similarly burdened and distressed, needing to seek justice and divine guidance.
주제
sin and its consequencesnational repentanceforeign dominationspiritual distressprayerjustice