이스라엘아, 네 백성이 바다의 모래처럼 많더라도, 그들 중에서 오직 소수의 사람들만 돌아올 것이다. 공의로우신 여호와께서 이미 그의 백성들을 치실 것을 결정하셨다.
이 구절의 의미
This verse says that even though God's people, Israel, are as numerous as the sand on the sea, only a few will return from exile. God is in control and will judge, but there will be a righteous remnant. The speaker is Isaiah, the prophet.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine you have a jar full of sand. Even if you lose most of the sand, you still have some left. That's like God's people. Some will come back, and God will make things right.
역사적 배경
The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700-600 BC. This verse speaks to the Israelites who were about to face exile in Assyria. The culture was one of divine kingship and prophecy.
오늘의 적용
In modern times, this verse can apply to a community facing a crisis, like a natural disaster. Even if many leave, a resilient core will stay and rebuild with righteousness and integrity.