Ezekiel 14:20

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

虽有 挪亚 、 但以理 、 约伯 在其中，主耶和华说：我指着我的永生起誓，他们连儿带女都不能救，只能因他们的义救自己的性命。」

这是什么意思？

In this verse, God is speaking and saying that even if great, righteous people like Noah, Daniel, and Job were in a place, they couldn't save others, just themselves. The message is that individual righteousness doesn't protect others from God's judgment.

儿童解释

Imagine if the best firefighters in the world were in a burning building. Even they can't save everyone, only themselves. It's like that, but with being good and God's big decisions.

历史背景

This verse comes from the book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. It was written to the Israelites in exile to remind them of the consequences of their actions and the limits of even the most righteous people's influence.

今日应用

In a modern scenario, if a highly ethical company executive tries to stop their company from doing something unethical, they might not be able to save the company from consequences but can save themselves from being complicit in the wrongdoing.

主题

• judgment
• righteousness
• prophets
• exile
• faith
• salvation

相关经文

• Ezekiel 12:13
• Genesis 6:8
• Daniel 6:23
• Job 1:1
• Matthew 24:37

常见问题

Why are Noah, Daniel, and Job mentioned?

These men are mentioned because they were known for their righteousness and their stories are used to illustrate that even the most righteous people cannot save others from God's judgment.

What does 'they shall deliver neither son nor daughter' mean?

This means that even the righteousness of these great men cannot protect their family members from the judgment that is coming.

How does this verse apply to our modern world?

It reminds us that while we should strive to be righteous, we cannot save others from the consequences of their actions. Each person bears their own responsibility.

Is there hope for anyone according to this verse?

Yes, the verse does indicate that individuals can save themselves through their own righteousness, highlighting the importance of personal integrity and faith.