Vietnamese 2010 (VIE) (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt Bản Hiệu Đính 2010)
Phần còn lại của loài người, những người không bị giết bởi các tai nạn nầy, vẫn không ăn năn những công việc của tay họ, cũng không từ bỏ việc thờ lạy các quỷ, các hình tượng bằng vàng, bằng bạc, bằng đồng, bằng đá, bằng gỗ là những hình tượng không thể thấy, nghe hoặc đi được.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
This verse talks about people who survived the plagues but did not change their ways or stop worshiping false gods and idols made of various materials. It shows that even in dire circumstances, some refuse to repent.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine if your friends had a broken toy but still played with it instead of asking for help. This verse is like that, but about grown-ups who keep worshipping things that can't really help them.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
The Book of Revelation was written by John around 95 AD to the early Christian communities in Asia Minor, warning against the dangers of idolatry and false worship, which were common practices at the time.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, this verse could apply to someone who continues to follow harmful habits or beliefs even after seeing negative consequences. For instance, a smoker might refuse to quit despite knowing about health risks.
The verse emphasizes that despite experiencing severe plagues, some people stubbornly refuse to change their ways and continue worshiping false gods.
Why did they not repent even after seeing such plagues?
This shows a deep-seated spiritual blindness where people choose to follow their own desires or beliefs despite clear evidence that these choices are harmful.
How can we relate this verse to modern times?
We can see parallels in modern life where people refuse to change bad habits or beliefs even when faced with clear negative outcomes, much like those who didn't repent in the verse.
What does it mean by 'worship devils and idols'?
This refers to putting trust and devotion into things that cannot provide true help or guidance, instead of God. It includes not just physical statues but also harmful practices or beliefs.