Isaiah 29:9

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

你们等候惊奇吧！ 你们宴乐昏迷吧！ 他们醉了，却非因酒； 他们东倒西歪，却非因浓酒。

这是什么意思？

This verse describes people who are confused and disoriented, not due to alcohol but because of their spiritual state. The speaker, possibly God through the prophet Isaiah, is telling these people to pause and consider their situation.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing a game, but the rules are confusing and you don't know what to do next. You might feel like you're tripping over your own feet, even though you're not really walking on anything tricky. That's how this verse talks about people who are lost and confused.

历史背景

Isaiah wrote this around 700 B.C. during a time when the people of Israel were turning away from God. He is addressing the people of Jerusalem, warning them about the consequences of their actions and the need to return to God.

今日应用

Imagine you're in a job where the goals keep changing and you can't find your footing. This verse might remind you to step back, reassess your situation, and seek guidance from a higher perspective.

主题

• confusion
• spiritual blindness
• repentance
• warning
• spiritual guidance
• God's perspective

相关经文

• Ezekiel 23:48
• Jeremiah 51:5
• Matthew 24:37
• Luke 21:34
• Romans 12:2

常见问题

What does it mean to be 'drunken, but not with wine'?

This phrase means that people are behaving as if they are drunk, but it's not due to alcohol. Instead, it's because they are spiritually disoriented or confused.

Who is the audience of Isaiah 29:9?

The audience is likely the people of Jerusalem, who were turning away from God and were in a state of spiritual confusion.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

We can apply this by recognizing when we are spiritually confused and taking a step back to seek guidance and clarity, much like the verse suggests to cry out and wonder.

What are some cross-references to understand this verse better?

Ezekiel 23:48, Jeremiah 51:5, Matthew 24:37, Luke 21:34, and Romans 12:2 are good cross-references that provide further context and understanding.