Isaiah 6:10

Chinese Bible 1919 (Traditional) (文理和合譯本《新舊約全書》)

使斯民心頑、耳聾、目瞶、免以目視、耳聽、心悟、轉移而得醫焉、

这是什么意思？

In this verse, God is speaking to Isaiah and tells him to make the people's hearts dull, their ears heavy, and their eyes closed so they won't understand and turn to him. This is a warning that not everyone will respond to God's message.

儿童解释

Imagine if you had a friend who loved candy but kept saying they didn't like it. No matter how much you told them it was yummy, they wouldn't try it. God is saying that some people won't listen no matter how much He tries to speak to them.

历史背景

Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 BC. He was speaking to the people of Judah, who were ignoring God's commands. The context was a time of spiritual decline and idol worship.

今日应用

A modern scenario could be a person who constantly ignores advice from loved ones or ignores the signs that they are on a harmful path. Just as God's message was not understood by the people, sometimes today, our messages of help can also go unheard.

主题

• prophets
• hardness of heart
• spiritual blindness
• God's message
• repentance
• healing

相关经文

• Ezekiel 12:2
• Matthew 13:14-15
• John 12:40
• Acts 28:26-27
• Romans 11:8

常见问题

Why did God tell Isaiah to make people's hearts fat?

God told Isaiah that the people would not understand and turn to Him, even if they heard His message. This was a way of expressing that their hearts were hardened against His will.

What does 'convert and be healed' mean in this verse?

This phrase suggests that if the people were to understand God's message and turn to Him, they would experience spiritual healing and restoration.

How does Isaiah 6:10 apply to our lives today?

It can remind us that some people may not be receptive to the message of God, and it's important to continue sharing God's message with faith and love.

What does this verse teach us about God's message?

The verse teaches us that God's message is powerful, but some people may resist it due to their own stubbornness or lack of understanding.