그러나 스룹바벨과 예수아와 이스라엘의 지도자들이 대답했습니다. “안 되오. 당신들은 우리 하나님의 성전을 짓는 일에 끼어들 필요가 없소. 성전은 우리가 지을 것이오. 이 성전은 이스라엘의 하나님 여호와를 위한 것이오. 페르시아 왕 고레스가 우리더러 그 성전을 지으라고 명령했소.”
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.
어린이를 위한 설명
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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