Ezekiel 28:17

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

你因美丽心中高傲， 又因荣光败坏智慧， 我已将你摔倒在地， 使你倒在君王面前， 好叫他们目睹眼见。

这是什么意思？

This verse is God speaking to the king of Tyre, saying because of his beauty and pride, he corrupted his wisdom. As a result, God will cast him down and expose him to others.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a toy that makes you very proud, but you start to think you're better than everyone else because of it. God is saying that if you let your pride grow too big, he'll show others how that pride made you do bad things.

历史背景

Ezekiel wrote this prophecy around 593-571 BC to the exiled Israelites. It addresses the king of Tyre, a powerful city-state, warning of his fall due to his excessive pride.

今日应用

A modern scenario could be a CEO who becomes so arrogant about their company's success that they make poor decisions, leading to the company's downfall and public scrutiny.

主题

• pride
• humility
• wisdom
• judgment
• corruption
• exposure

相关经文

• Isaiah 14:12-15
• Daniel 4:30-32
• 1 Corinthians 10:12
• James 4:6
• Romans 12:3

常见问题

Who is the king of Tyre in Ezekiel 28:17?

The king of Tyre was a ruler of the city-state of Tyre, known for its wealth and power. This verse uses him as an example of excessive pride.

What does it mean to 'cast thee to the ground'?

This phrase means that God will bring down the prideful king from his high position, exposing him to the scrutiny of others.

How can we avoid the pride described in this verse?

We can avoid pride by remembering our dependence on God and being humble in our actions and thoughts.

What are the consequences of pride according to this verse?

The consequences include the loss of wisdom, public exposure, and a fall from power due to God's judgment.