Ezekiel 16:32

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

哎！你这行淫的妻啊，宁肯接外人，不接丈夫。

这是什么意思？

This verse from Ezekiel compares the actions of Jerusalem to that of a wife who commits adultery by taking other men instead of her husband. God is speaking through Ezekiel to show that Jerusalem has been unfaithful to Him.

儿童解释

Imagine if a wife decided to play with other boys instead of her husband. That's what God is saying about Jerusalem. She's been playing with other gods instead of staying faithful to God.

历史背景

Ezekiel was a prophet who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. He was speaking to the people of Jerusalem, warning them about their unfaithfulness to God, which had led to their exile from their homeland.

今日应用

In a modern scenario, this could apply to someone who promises to be faithful to their partner but then cheats. It's a reminder that faithfulness in relationships is important, just as it is with our relationship with God.

主题

• adultery
• faithfulness
• God's judgment
• prophetic warnings
• spiritual adultery
• covenant

相关经文

• Jeremiah 3:1
• Hosea 2:5
• Hosea 3:1
• Revelation 17:2
• 1 Corinthians 6:15

常见问题

What does Ezekiel 16:32 mean?

It means that Jerusalem is being compared to a wife who commits adultery, showing her unfaithfulness to her husband, which symbolizes God's relationship with His people.

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 16:32?

God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, using a metaphor to illustrate the unfaithfulness of Jerusalem.

Why is adultery used as a metaphor in this verse?

Adultery is used as a metaphor to highlight the serious nature of Jerusalem's actions in turning away from God to worship other gods.

What can we learn from this verse about faithfulness?

We can learn that faithfulness is essential, both in our relationships with others and with God, and that there are consequences for being unfaithful.