Isaiah 44:28

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

论 塞鲁士 说： 他是 我的牧人， 必成就我所喜悦的， 必下令建造 耶路撒冷 ， 发命立稳圣殿的根基。

这是什么意思？

In this verse, God is talking about Cyrus, a Persian king who will help rebuild Jerusalem and its temple. God calls Cyrus His shepherd, showing that He has a special plan for him. The key message is that God uses even non-believers to fulfill His purposes.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a special toy that got broken. God says He will use a friend, even if that friend doesn't know Him, to help fix your toy. Just like how God used Cyrus to help rebuild the temple, He can use anyone to help us when we need it.

历史背景

The verse was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BC. Isaiah wrote to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, predicting that God would use a Persian king named Cyrus to restore Jerusalem and its temple.

今日应用

Today, a real-life scenario could be a business leader who, without knowing it, helps a community by building a community center. This shows that God can use anyone, even those who don't follow Him, to bring about good in the world.

主题

• prophesy
• restoration
• divine sovereignty
• non-believers
• leadership
• rebuilding

相关经文

• Ezra 1:1-4
• Jeremiah 29:10-14
• Ezekiel 37:24-28
• Daniel 6:25-28
• Matthew 28:18-20

常见问题

Who is Cyrus mentioned in Isaiah 44:28?

Cyrus was a Persian king who allowed the Jews to return from exile in Babylon to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.

What does it mean that God calls Cyrus His shepherd?

It means that God has a special plan for Cyrus and will guide him to do what God wants, even though Cyrus may not know God.

How can this verse be applied to our daily lives?

It reminds us that God can use anyone, even those who do not follow Him, to bring about His purposes and help others.

What is the significance of rebuilding Jerusalem and its temple?

Rebuilding Jerusalem and its temple symbolizes the restoration of God's people and their relationship with Him, showing God's faithfulness to His promises.