Isaiah 66:4

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

나도 유혹을 그들에게 택하여 주며 그 무서워하는 것을 그들에게 임하게 하리니 이는 내가 불러도 대답하는 자 없으며 내가 말하여도 그들이 청종하지 않고 오직 나의 목전에 악을 행하며 나의 기뻐하지 아니하는 것을 택하였음이니라 하시니라

이 구절의 의미

In this verse from Isaiah, God speaks and expresses His disappointment with people who ignored Him and chose their own delusions and fears instead of listening to Him. God decides to bring upon them the consequences of their choices.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you invite your friend to play but they ignore you and play with toys they made up. This verse is like God saying, 'Since you chose to play with your own make-believe games instead of playing with me, I'll let you deal with the problems that come from those games.'

역사적 배경

Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 700 BCE to the people of Israel. He spoke to them during a time of societal decline, reminding them of God's calls and their lack of response.

오늘의 적용

A modern scenario could be a person who ignores their health warnings and continues harmful habits, only to face serious health issues later, similar to how God describes bringing upon people the consequences of their choices.

주제

• judgment
• disobedience
• consequences
• warning
• divine disappointment
• spiritual blindness

관련 구절

• Jeremiah 13:25
• Ezekiel 20:39
• Matthew 23:37
• Romans 1:24
• 1 Peter 2:8

자주 묻는 질문

Who is speaking in Isaiah 66:4?

God is speaking, expressing His disappointment with those who ignore Him.

What are the 'delusions' and 'fears' mentioned in the verse?

These refer to the false beliefs and anxieties that people create when they reject God's truth and guidance.

How does this verse apply to modern believers?

It reminds us that ignoring God's calls and choosing our own paths can lead to consequences, urging us to heed His guidance.

What are the cross-references that relate to Isaiah 66:4?

Verses like Jeremiah 13:25, Ezekiel 20:39, and Matthew 23:37 offer similar themes of judgment and consequences for disobedience.