이 땅의 풍성한 소출은 저희 죄 때문에 당신께서 저희 위에 세우신 임금들에게 갑니다. 그들은 저희 몸뚱이도 저희 가축도 마음대로 부립니다. 저희는 큰 곤경에 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