Ezekiel 34:4

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)

軟弱个，你等無畜到強壯；發病个，你等無醫治；受傷个，你等無包好勢；迷路个，你等無𢱋轉來；失落个，你等無去尋轉來。你等反轉用暴力壓制牠兜。

这是什么意思？

This verse from Ezekiel criticizes the shepherds of Israel for failing to care for their flock. Instead of helping the sick, injured, and lost, they ruled with cruelty. The speaker is God through the prophet Ezekiel.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a group of sheep, and you're supposed to take care of them. Instead of helping the sick or lost sheep, you ignore them and even treat them badly. That's what God is saying about the leaders of Israel.

历史背景

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BCE while in exile in Babylon. He was addressing the leaders of Israel who were supposed to take care of the people but failed to do so, leading to God's judgment.

今日应用

In modern times, this verse can apply to leaders in various fields like business, education, or community service. It reminds us that leaders should care for and support those who are struggling, rather than neglecting or harming them.

主题

• leadership
• responsibility
• compassion
• judgment
• spiritual care
• abuse of power

相关经文

• Isaiah 56:9
• Matthew 9:36
• John 10:11
• 1 Peter 5:2
• Psalm 23:1

常见问题

What does 'The diseased have ye not strengthened' mean?

It means that the leaders did not help the weak or sick members of their community, which was their responsibility.

How does this verse apply to church leaders?

Church leaders should care for and support their congregation, especially those who are struggling, rather than neglecting or mistreating them.

What is the overall message of Ezekiel 34?

The overall message is a critique of Israel's leaders for their failure to care for the people, followed by God's promise to be a good shepherd to His people.

How can we ensure we are good leaders according to this verse?

Good leaders should care for those who are struggling, heal the wounded, and seek out those who are lost, rather than ruling with cruelty.