Zephaniah 2:9

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

그러므로 만군의 여호와 이스라엘의 하나님이 말하노라 내가 나의 삶을 두고 맹세하노니 장차 모압은 소돔 같으며 암몬 자손은 고모라 같을 것이라 찔레가 나며 소금 구덩이가 되어 영원히 황무하리니 나의 끼친 백성이 그들을 노략하며 나의 남은 국민이 그것을 기업으로 얻을 것이라

이 구절의 의미

This verse tells us that God will make Moab and the children of Ammon like Sodom and Gomorrah—places that were destroyed because of their wickedness. God says that what remains of his people will take over these lands.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine if your neighborhood was so naughty that it got turned into a big, empty field with nothing but nettles and salt pools. That's what God is saying might happen to Moab and Ammon because they've been very bad. But the good people will get to live there instead.

역사적 배경

Zephaniah wrote this verse around 625 BCE during the reign of King Josiah in Judah. It was a time when surrounding nations like Moab and Ammon were threatening Judah, so Zephaniah warned them that God would punish their wickedness.

오늘의 적용

Today, if we see people or groups acting unjustly towards others, this verse reminds us of the consequences for such actions. It encourages us to stand up against evil and strive for righteousness in our communities.

주제

• judgment
• righteousness
• punishment
• consequences of sin
• God's justice
• salvation for the righteous

관련 구절

• Jeremiah 48:1
• Ezekiel 25:9
• Isaiah 15:1
• Matthew 10:15
• Luke 17:29

자주 묻는 질문

What is the significance of mentioning Sodom and Gomorrah?

Mentioning Sodom and Gomorrah emphasizes the severity of God's judgment, as these cities were completely destroyed for their wickedness.

Who are Moab and Ammon in relation to Israel?

Moab and Ammon were neighboring nations of Israel who often opposed or threatened them. They were descendants of Lot, Abraham’s nephew.

Why does God say 'the residue of my people shall spoil them'?

This indicates that despite the judgment, a remnant of God's faithful people will survive and take possession of what was once Moab and Ammon.

How can we apply this verse to today’s world?

We can use this as a reminder that actions have consequences. It encourages us to seek justice and righteousness in our communities.