Ezekiel 39:14

Korean Catholic 2005

또 이 땅을 계속 돌아다니면서 땅바닥에 남아 있는 것을 묻어 이 땅을 정결하게 사람들이 뽑힐 터인데, 그들은 일곱 달이 지난 다음에 찾아다니기 시작할 것이다.

이 구절의 의미

Ezekiel explains that after a great battle, people will be sent to clean the land by burying the dead. This work will last for seven months. The key message is about the necessity of cleansing and restoration after destruction.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you have a big playground, but after a big storm, there's lots of trash. So, your parents send you and your friends to clean up the playground. It takes a long time, but you clean up so that everyone can play safely again.

역사적 배경

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the Israelites in exile, warning them of God's judgment and future restoration. The cultural context was one of devastation and hope for cleansing and rebirth.

오늘의 적용

In a modern scenario, consider a community recovering from a natural disaster like a hurricane. Volunteers come from all over to clean up, rebuild, and provide hope for the future, much like the men Ezekiel describes.

주제

• judgment
• restoration
• cleansing
• hope
• recovery
• volunteerism

관련 구절

• Joshua 11:12
• Revelation 20:9
• Jeremiah 31:27
• 2 Kings 22:17
• Isaiah 66:24

자주 묻는 질문

What does 'men of continual employment' mean?

It refers to people who are dedicated to the task of cleaning and restoring the land, working continuously until the job is done.

Why seven months?

The seven months signify a long and thorough process of cleansing, emphasizing the importance of a complete restoration and not just a quick cleanup.

Who are the 'passengers' mentioned?

The 'passengers' likely refer to travelers or anyone who might come across the remains while the land is still being cleaned.

How does this relate to modern disaster response?

Much like the men Ezekiel describes, modern disaster response involves dedicated volunteers and teams who work tirelessly to clean up and restore communities after a disaster.