Ezekiel 11:3

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

他们说：『盖房屋的时候尚未临近；这城是锅，我们是肉。』

这是什么意思？

In this verse, some people are saying that they don't need to worry about the city being destroyed because it's not happening soon. They think they can build houses and live safely, comparing the city to a pot and themselves to the food inside it. This shows their false sense of security.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing with your toys and someone says, 'Don't worry, we have plenty of time to keep playing. The rain isn't coming soon, so let's build a big castle.' But what if the rain really is coming soon? That's what's happening here. Some people think they're safe, but they're not.

历史背景

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. The city mentioned is Jerusalem, and these people were under false security, thinking they could continue life as usual despite the looming threat of destruction.

今日应用

Imagine you're running a business, and you know a big change is coming, but you're not sure when. Instead of preparing, you decide to ignore it and keep doing what you're doing. This verse warns us against that false sense of security and encourages us to be prepared.

主题

• security
• false hope
• prophetic warnings
• Jerusalem
• exile
• preparation

相关经文

• Isaiah 28:15
• Jeremiah 5:11
• Jeremiah 17:9-10
• Matthew 24:43-44
• Revelation 3:3

常见问题

What does it mean to say the city is a caldron?

The city being described as a caldron (or pot) is a metaphor indicating that it is a place where danger and destruction will occur, much like a pot where food is cooked.

Who were the people speaking in this verse?

These were likely some of the wealthy or influential residents of Jerusalem who believed they were immune to the impending destruction and felt secure in their city.

How can we avoid having a false sense of security?

We can stay vigilant and be aware of the signs around us, and also seek guidance from God to understand our true circumstances and take necessary steps to prepare.

What lessons can we learn from this verse about preparation?

This verse teaches us the importance of being prepared for the future, even when it seems far off, and not to let a false sense of security cloud our judgment.