Ezekiel 20:21

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

只是 他们的 儿女悖逆我，不顺从我的律例，也不谨守遵行我的典章（人若遵行就必因此活着），干犯我的安息日。 「我就说，要将我的忿怒倾在他们身上，在旷野向他们成就我怒中所定的。

这是什么意思？

In this verse, God is speaking and expressing his disappointment because the Israelites disobeyed his laws and did not keep the Sabbath holy. He warns that he will pour out his fury on them because of their rebellion.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a special toy that you only play with on Saturdays. But one Saturday, you forget and play with it every day. Your parents might get upset and take away your toy. In this story, God is like the parent, and the Israelites forgot to keep special days special, so God was upset with them.

历史背景

The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. It was written to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. The context is one of divine judgment and a call to repentance.

今日应用

In today's context, this verse reminds us of the importance of keeping our commitments and respecting sacred times and spaces. For instance, if you promise to attend a weekly family dinner but repeatedly skip it, you might upset those who value that time together.

主题

• obedience
• judgment
• Sabbath
• rebellion
• divine law
• commitment

相关经文

• Exodus 31:13
• Leviticus 26:2
• Nehemiah 9:13-14
• Matthew 12:8
• Hebrews 4:9

常见问题

Why was God angry with the Israelites?

God was angry because the Israelites disobeyed his laws, including not keeping the Sabbath holy, which was a significant part of their covenant with God.

What does it mean to 'live in' the statutes and judgments?

To 'live in' the statutes and judgments means to follow God's laws with such dedication that it becomes a way of life, leading to spiritual and physical well-being.

How did the Israelites rebel against God?

The Israelites rebelled by not following God's laws and not respecting the Sabbath, showing a lack of commitment and respect towards their covenant with God.

What does God mean by 'pouring out his fury'?

'Pouring out his fury' means God was considering severe punishment for the Israelites due to their disobedience, reflecting divine judgment for their actions.