Ezekiel 27:31

Chinese Bible TNV 2012 (Traditional) (客語聖經 – 現代臺灣客語譯本，新舊約全書客語聖經 – 漢字版)

佢等剃光頭，著麻衫； 佢等為你傷心盡噭。

这是什么意思？

This verse describes a scene where people are mourning the fall of a powerful city, Tyre, by shaving their heads and wearing rough clothes. They are deeply sad and crying bitterly. Ezekiel, the prophet, is speaking to the people about the city's downfall.

儿童解释

Imagine if your favorite playground suddenly closed down and all your friends were so sad that they shaved their heads and cried really hard. That's what's happening here, but with a big city instead of a playground.

历史背景

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BC during the Babylonian exile. This prophecy was directed at the people of Israel and the surrounding nations, particularly Tyre, a wealthy and influential Phoenician city-state.

今日应用

When a business fails, or a community loses a key leader, people often show their grief deeply. Just like in this verse, a company's collapse might lead to employees shaving their heads and wearing black to show their sorrow and the loss felt within the community.

主题

• mourning
• prophecy
• judgment
• historical events
• emotional responses
• loss

相关经文

• Jeremiah 48:37
• Lamentations 2:11
• Amos 8:10
• Matthew 11:17
• Ezekiel 27:32

常见问题

Why did they shave their heads?

Shaving heads was a common practice in ancient times to show deep sorrow or to mark a significant life event, such as mourning the loss of a loved one or, in this case, a city's fall.

What does 'gird them with sackcloth' mean?

Wearing sackcloth was a sign of mourning and repentance, often made from rough, uncomfortable material, symbolizing the wearer's grief and penitence.

Who is 'they' in this verse?

'They' refers to the people who are mourning the fall of Tyre, which could include traders, leaders, and those who had connections with or depended on Tyre for trade and commerce.

How does this verse relate to modern life?

This verse highlights the profound impact of loss and the deep emotions it evokes. In modern times, it can be seen in the grief felt when a community loses a vital institution or when a business fails, affecting the livelihoods of many.