Isaiah 1:4

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

嗐！犯罪的国民， 担着罪孽的百姓； 行恶的种类， 败坏的儿女！ 他们离弃耶和华， 藐视 以色列 的圣者， 与他生疏，往后退步。

这是什么意思？

This verse from Isaiah criticizes the nation of Israel for their sins and turning away from God. God, through Isaiah, is speaking, highlighting the people's wickedness and their rejection of His authority.

儿童解释

Imagine a group of friends who promised to play nicely but started fighting and ignoring the playground rules. That's like the people in this verse who promised to follow God but did the opposite. It made God very sad.

历史背景

Isaiah wrote this around 700 B.C. to the people of Israel. At that time, the Israelites were worshiping false gods and abandoning the true God, which led to Isaiah's prophetic messages calling for repentance and reform.

今日应用

A modern scenario could be a community where people have forgotten their values and are acting selfishly. This verse reminds them to return to their roots and act in a way that aligns with their beliefs.

主题

• sin
• repentance
• judgment
• God's anger
• corruption
• divine disappointment

相关经文

• Jeremiah 2:13
• Ezekiel 16:60
• Matthew 23:37
• Romans 3:10
• 1 Peter 4:17

常见问题

What does 'Ah sinful nation' mean?

It means the people are being addressed as a group that has committed many sins, emphasizing their collective wrongdoing.

Why does Isaiah use strong language?

Isaiah uses strong language to emphasize the severity of the people's sins and the need for them to turn back to God.

What does it mean to provoke the Holy One of Israel to anger?

It means that the people's actions have deeply angered God, who is referred to as the Holy One, because they have rejected His ways.

How can we apply Isaiah 1:4 to our lives today?

We can apply it by reflecting on our own actions and ensuring they align with God's commandments and values, avoiding the mistakes of the Israelites.