Isaiah 44:18
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt, Bản Dịch 2011)
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
This verse from Isaiah says that some people don't understand or see the truth because God has closed their eyes and hearts. The speaker is God, and the key message is about people who are blind to the truth.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you're playing hide and seek, but someone covers your eyes and ears. You can't find the hidden friends because you can't see or hear. This verse is like that, but about God. Some people can't see or understand Him because He has covered their eyes and hearts.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Isaiah wrote this in the 8th century BC. He was speaking to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were turning away from Him and worshipping false gods. The setting was a time of spiritual decline and idol worship.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In modern times, this verse can remind us that people sometimes deliberately shut themselves off from the truth about God. For example, someone might avoid reading the Bible or thinking deeply about spiritual matters because they fear what they might find.