Trong ngày đó Ðức Giê-hô-va sẽ dùng dao cạo thuê tại bên kia sông, nghĩa là vua A-si-ri, mà cạo đầu cùng lông chơn, và bỏ cả râu nữa.
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This verse says that God will use the Assyrian army, like a hired razor, to cut off the pride and comfort of the people in Israel. It's a warning from God through the prophet Isaiah.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine if you had a really messy haircut and needed a haircut. God is saying He will use the Assyrians, like a big haircut, to clean up the people of Israel who were being too proud.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Isaiah wrote this during the 8th century BCE. He spoke to the people of Judah and Israel, warning them of the coming Assyrian invasion. The cultural setting was one of increasing threats from foreign powers and internal moral decay.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, we can see this verse as a reminder to not be overly proud or reliant on our own strength. Just like a haircut, we need to let go of things that make us less humble and more focused on God.