에서의 자손들은 `우리가 비록 파괴를 당하였으나 이 폐허에 다시 건설하면 된다!' 하고 큰소리를 치지만, 온 세상의 주인이신 여호와께서는 이렇게 말씀하셨다. `그들이 다시 건설하더라도 내가 그것을 다시 무너뜨리겠다. 그때에 사람들은 에돔 땅을 `하나님께 버림받은 지역'이라고 부르며 에돔 족속을 언제까지나 주님의 진노를 모면할 수 없는 백성이라고 부를 것이다.
이 구절의 의미
This verse tells us that even though Edom says they will rebuild their desolate places, God says He will tear them down again because of their wickedness and the perpetual anger He has towards them.
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Imagine you have a friend who keeps breaking your toys. You say, 'I'll fix it,' but every time you do, someone comes along and breaks it again. That's kind of what God is saying here about Edom—He won't let their efforts to rebuild succeed because they've been naughty.
역사적 배경
Malachi wrote this prophecy during the post-exilic period in Israel (around 430 BCE). The audience was the Jews who had returned from exile. This verse reflects God's anger towards Edom, a neighboring nation that had mistreated His people and rejoiced over their misfortunes.
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In today’s context, this could apply to someone trying to fix problems in their life without addressing the root cause of their actions. Just as God will not allow Edom to rebuild successfully, we may find ourselves repeatedly facing difficulties if we do not seek deeper transformation and forgiveness.
God was angry because Edom had mistreated His chosen people, rejoiced over their misfortunes, and did not help them during times of need.
Can this verse be applied to other situations besides rebuilding cities?
Yes, it can apply to any scenario where someone is trying to fix an issue without addressing the underlying cause or seeking deeper spiritual transformation.
What does 'the border of wickedness' mean in this context?
It refers to Edom's territory being marked as a place associated with evil deeds, reflecting God’s view that their rebuilding efforts are rooted in wicked intentions.
How can we avoid the fate described for Edom in our lives?
We can seek genuine repentance and transformation from within, rather than just fixing external issues. This includes seeking forgiveness and living according to God’s will.