그들은 네 성벽들과 망대들을 하나도 남기지 않고 허물어뜨릴 것이다. 나는 그곳을 말끔히 씻어 내 마침내 앙상한 바윗돌만이 남아 ㄱ) 바다 위로 솟아오르게 하겠다. (ㄱ. 두로는 원래 섬이었는데 알렉산더가 둑을 쌓아 육지와 연결시켰다)
이 구절의 의미
This verse from Ezekiel predicts the destruction of the city of Tyre. God is speaking, promising to destroy the city's walls and towers, leaving it bare like a rock.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine you have a big sandcastle, and someone comes and knocks it down, leaving only a small pile of sand. That's what God is saying will happen to the city of Tyre.
역사적 배경
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. Tyre, a wealthy and powerful city, was considered a rival to Jerusalem and was known for its strong defenses.
오늘의 적용
This verse teaches us about the consequences of pride and arrogance. In modern times, if a company becomes too proud of its success and doesn't listen to warnings, it might end up losing everything, much like Tyre.