Hãy nói cùng khu rừng phía Nam: ‘Hãy nghe lời Chúa tôi, CHÚA phán như vầy: Nầy, Ta sẽ nhen một ngọn lửa giữa các ngươi; lửa sẽ thiêu đốt tất cả các cây tươi cũng như cây khô. Ngọn lửa hừng sẽ không tắt, mọi khuôn mặt từ Nam chí Bắc đều sẽ bị cháy sém.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
In this verse, God is speaking to a forest in the south. He warns that He will start a fire that will burn all the trees, both green and dry, and nothing will stop it. The message is about God's judgment.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine a big forest where God says He's going to light a fire. It's like when you blow out candles, but this fire can't be blown out. It will burn all the trees, big and small, showing how powerful God is.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BC. The audience was the Israelites who had been exiled from their homeland. The cultural setting was one of judgment and exile, as God was showing His power and righteousness.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, this can be seen as a warning about the consequences of ignoring God's guidance. For example, someone might ignore warnings about their health, leading to severe problems later.