Vietnamese 1994 (Lời Chúa Cho Mọi Người) (Translated by 1 Pastor)
Họ hỏi ông : Chúng tôi phải xử với ông thế nào để cho biển lặng đi, không còn đe doạ chúng tôi nữa ? Quả thật, biển càng lúc càng động mạnh.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
In this verse, the sailors on a ship that is in a storm ask Jonah what they should do to calm the sea. The sea is very rough and causing them great fear.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you're sailing on a boat with your friends when suddenly it starts raining really hard and the waves get huge! Your friends are scared, so they ask you how to make the storm stop. That's what's happening here, but Jonah doesn't have an easy answer.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Jonah was written by the prophet Jonah around 700 BC during a time of great conflict between Israel and Assyria. The audience would have been the people of Nineveh and later, all readers interested in the story of Jonah's journey.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
When facing turmoil or difficult situations, we often seek advice from others on how to calm things down. This verse reminds us that sometimes the source of our trouble is more complex than just a simple fix.
Chủ đề
storm and calmfear and trustseeking solutionsdivine interventionhuman responsibilityprophetic mission