Khi Ta muốn chữa lành cho I-sơ-ra-ên, Tội lỗi của Ép-ra-im Và gian ác của Sa-ma-ri lại lộ ra; Vì chúng đã làm những việc gian tà; Bên trong phường ăn trộm lấy cắp; Bên ngoài quân ăn cướp tấn công.
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This verse from Hosea tells us that when God tried to heal Israel, their sins became more obvious. The people of Ephraim and Samaria were deceitful, and thieves were rampant.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you have a band-aid on your knee. When you take it off to see if you're better, you notice some dirt and cuts you didn't know about before. God tried to heal Israel but saw all the bad stuff they were hiding.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Hosea wrote this during the eighth century BC. He was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, which included Ephraim and Samaria, warning them about their increasing wickedness and idolatry.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In a modern context, when someone tries to help you improve your life but your underlying issues surface more clearly, it can be a wake-up call. For example, going to therapy might reveal deeper emotional wounds that need healing.