Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)
你必撒种，却不得收割； 踹橄榄，却不得油抹身； 踹葡萄，却不得酒喝。
这是什么意思？
This verse from Micah says that people will work hard but not get to enjoy the fruits of their labor. God is speaking through the prophet Micah, warning about punishment for their disobedience.
儿童解释
Imagine you plant a garden and do all the watering and weeding, but when it's time to pick your vegetables, someone else eats them. That’s how this verse says things will be.
历史背景
The prophet Micah wrote this around 750-686 BCE during Judah's decline. He was addressing the people of Israel and warning them about God's judgment due to their sins.
今日应用
Today, we might see this as a warning against working hard only for others to reap the benefits. It could apply in scenarios like investing time into a project that someone else capitalizes on without sharing credit or rewards.
God, through Micah, warns about punishment for disobedience. People will labor but won't get the benefits of their hard work.
Can you provide a cross-reference for this verse?
One real cross-reference is Hosea 10:12, which also talks about sowing and reaping in relation to obedience and punishment.
How can I apply this verse in my daily life?
This verse reminds us of the importance of doing things with integrity and for the right reasons. It's a warning against working hard only for someone else to benefit.
What does it mean not to anoint oneself with oil or drink wine despite having them?
It means that even though one might have access to comforts and pleasures, they won't be able to enjoy them. This highlights the severity of God’s judgment in Micah's prophecy.