Isaiah 28:13

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

여호와께서 그들에게 말씀하시되 경계에 경계를 더하며 경계에 경계를 더하며 교훈에 교훈을 더하며 교훈에 교훈을 더하고 여기서도 조금, 저기서도 조금 하사 그들로 가다가 뒤로 넘어져 부러지며 걸리며 잡히게 하시리라

이 구절의 의미

In Isaiah 28:13, the Lord speaks about giving instructions to people in small, repetitive segments. However, these people do not understand or follow these instructions, leading to their downfall and destruction.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine your parents giving you instructions to clean your room, but you keep making little mistakes. The Lord is saying that He gives people instructions bit by bit, but if they don't listen, they might trip and fall. It's like not following the rules of a game and losing instead of winning.

역사적 배경

The prophet Isaiah wrote this around 700 BC, addressing the people of Israel. The cultural setting was one of rebellion and unfaithfulness to God's laws, leading to warnings of judgment and consequences.

오늘의 적용

A modern scenario could be a manager giving clear, step-by-step instructions to an employee, but the employee disregards these instructions, leading to mistakes, possible dismissal, and further consequences in their career.

주제

• judgment
• obedience
• consequences
• hearing God
• rebellion
• spiritual blindness

관련 구절

• Matthew 13:13-15
• Isaiah 6:9-10
• Hosea 6:5
• Luke 8:10
• Romans 11:8

자주 묻는 질문

Who is speaking in Isaiah 28:13?

The Lord is speaking through the prophet Isaiah, giving instructions to the people of Israel.

What does 'precept upon precept' mean?

It means giving instructions in small, repetitive segments, so that they are easy to understand and follow.

What are the consequences mentioned?

The consequences are falling backward, being broken, snared, and taken, which symbolize the destruction and judgment for not following God's instructions.

How can this verse be applied in everyday life?

It can be applied by being attentive to the instructions and guidance we receive, whether from God, parents, or leaders, and following them carefully to avoid negative consequences.