Zechariah 11:17

Korean AEB

양 떼를 돌보지 않는 못된 목자에게 재앙이 내릴 것이다. 전쟁이 그의 힘과 지혜를 꺾어 놓을 것이다. 그의 힘이 완전히 빠지고 지혜가 사라질 것이다”.

이 구절의 의미

This verse is a warning from God to selfish leaders who abandon their people. It says these leaders will face punishment, symbolized by being struck in the arm and eye, leaving them weak and blind.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine a shepherd who doesn't take care of his sheep and runs away when danger comes. This verse is like saying, 'Bad shepherd! You'll get hurt for not taking care of your animals!'

역사적 배경

Zechariah wrote this prophecy around 520-518 BCE to the returning exiles from Babylon. The audience was a community rebuilding after exile, with concerns about leadership and divine judgment.

오늘의 적용

In modern times, think of a boss who leaves their team during tough times. This verse suggests that such leaders will suffer consequences for their abandonment and lack of responsibility.

주제

• leadership
• judgment
• prophesy
• shepherding
• consequences
• responsibility

관련 구절

• Ezekiel 34:1-10
• Jeremiah 23:1-4
• Matthew 7:15-20
• John 10:11-16
• Hebrews 13:17

자주 묻는 질문

Who is speaking in this verse?

The speaker here is God, through the prophet Zechariah, warning about the consequences that will come to leaders who abandon their people.

Why are the arm and eye specifically mentioned for punishment?

The arm represents strength and action, while the eye represents vision or insight. The imagery suggests a leader losing both their ability to act and their foresight or judgment.

What does it mean to be an 'idol shepherd'?

An 'idol shepherd' refers to someone who leads others not for God’s sake but for personal gain, like a false idol that only serves itself rather than serving its people or God.

Can you give an example of this verse in action today?

A CEO who neglects their company's well-being during economic downturns and prioritizes short-term profits over long-term stability could face severe repercussions, similar to the message conveyed by Zechariah.