Ezekiel 38:22

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

我必用瘟疫和流血的事刑罚他。我也必将暴雨、大雹与火，并硫磺降与他和他的军队，并他所率领的众民。

这是什么意思？

In this verse, God is speaking and saying that He will bring destruction upon a specific enemy with various natural disasters and punishments. This includes pestilence, bloodshed, rain, hailstones, fire, and brimstone. The message is about God's judgment and power over His enemies.

儿童解释

Imagine a superhero who is really upset with a bad guy. The superhero decides to use all sorts of powerful things like rain, big hailstones, fire, and something called brimstone to show the bad guy that he can't mess with the superhero. This is what God is doing in this verse.

历史背景

The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. Ezekiel was a priest who was taken captive to Babylon. This verse is part of a prophecy about God's judgment against the enemies of Israel, particularly a leader called Gog.

今日应用

In modern times, this verse can remind us of God's power and justice. When facing difficult situations or people who are causing harm, we can trust that God is aware and has the ability to bring about justice, even if it's not immediately visible.

主题

• judgment
• God's power
• enemies
• prophecy
• justice
• natural disasters

相关经文

• Genesis 19:24
• Numbers 11:3
• Deuteronomy 29:22
• Isaiah 30:30
• Revelation 19:20

常见问题

Who is 'him' in Ezekiel 38:22?

In this context, 'him' refers to Gog, a leader of a coalition of nations that threaten Israel, as described in the preceding chapters of Ezekiel.

How should we understand 'pestilence and with blood'?

These terms indicate severe and widespread destruction and bloodshed, symbolic of God's judgment and the severe consequences that follow for those who oppose His will.

What does 'an overflowing rain' mean in this verse?

This phrase suggests a heavy, overwhelming rainfall, part of a series of natural disasters God promises to unleash as part of His judgment.

What is the significance of 'fire and brimstone'?

Fire and brimstone are often used in the Bible to describe God's judgment. In this verse, they represent a destructive and purifying force that God uses to deal with His enemies.