Isaiah 49:22

Chinese (Simplified) Contemporary Bible (CCB Bible) (圣经当代译本修订版)

主耶和华说： “看啊，我必向列国招手， 向万民竖立我的旗帜， 他们必抱着你的儿子、 背着你的女儿回来。

这是什么意思？

In this verse, God is speaking and says He will lift up His hand to the Gentiles, which means He will call them to bring His people back to their homeland. He will set a standard, like a flag, to guide them. The Gentiles will carry God's people's children to their homeland.

儿童解释

Imagine God is like a dad at a playground, and He is asking other kids to help carry your little brother or sister home after playtime. He’s showing them where to go, and they’re all helping to bring the kids home safely.

历史背景

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BCE. This verse is part of Isaiah's prophetic messages to the Israelites, who were in exile. It promises that God will use foreign nations to help return His people to their homeland.

今日应用

Today, this verse can remind us that God uses people from different backgrounds to help others in need. For example, a community can come together to help a family move into a new home, showing God's love and care for each other.

主题

• hope
• salvation
• faith
• redemption
• divine intervention
• foreign relations

相关经文

• Isaiah 60:9
• Jeremiah 31:8
• Acts 15:14
• Revelation 7:9
• Luke 2:32

常见问题

What does 'lifting up my hand to the Gentiles' mean?

It means God is calling on the Gentiles, or non-Israelites, to help His people. It's like raising a hand to get someone's attention and asking for help.

How does this verse relate to the Israelites' return?

This verse promises that God will use foreign nations to help the Israelites return to their homeland, showing God's plan to restore and bring His people back to their promised land.

What does the phrase 'set up my standard' imply?

Setting up a standard is like raising a flag or a sign. It indicates that God is setting a visible symbol or guideline for the Gentiles to follow in helping His people.

How can we apply this verse in today's world?

We can apply this verse by recognizing God's work through diverse communities to help those in need, much like how the Gentiles were to help the Israelites return home.