Öyle ki, suların yakınında yetişen hiçbir ağaç böylesi büyüyüp boy atmasın, tepesini bulutlara eriştirmesin; bol suyla sulanan hiçbir ağaç bu denli yükselmesin. Çünkü hepsi ölüm çukuruna inen insanlarla birlikte ölüme, yerin derinliklerine gidecek.
Bu ne anlama geliyor?
Ezekiel 31:14 says that God will humble all proud trees by the water, showing that no one can be arrogant. God is speaking, warning that pride leads to downfall, and everyone will face death.
Çocuklar için açıklama
Imagine a forest where tall trees think they're better than the others. God says that even these tall trees will be brought down, just like everyone else. It's like saying no one is too big to be humble.
Tarihsel arka plan
Ezekiel wrote this around 591 BCE while in exile in Babylon. The message was directed to the people of Israel and the surrounding nations, warning against pride and reminding of God's sovereignty.
Bugün için uygulama
In today's world, this verse can remind business leaders not to become arrogant with their success. Just like the trees, they too will face challenges and need to stay humble.