Isaiah 4:3

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

በጽ​ዮን የቀሩ፥ በኢ​የ​ሩ​ሳ​ሌ​ምም የተ​ረፉ፥ በኢ​የ​ሩ​ሳ​ሌም ለሕ​ይ​ወት የተ​ጻፉ ሁሉ፥ ቅዱ​ሳን ይባ​ላሉ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Isaiah says that those who remain in Zion and Jerusalem will be called holy. It speaks about people who are recorded as living in Jerusalem and their special status. The key message is about holiness and survival during times of hardship.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game, and only a few players are left. Those left are special because they made it through the tough parts. In this verse, God is saying that the people who stay in Jerusalem will be special too, and they will be called holy.

Historical Background

Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BCE. He was a prophet to the people of Judah, warning them of coming judgment and promising future restoration. The cultural setting was one of political turmoil and moral decay.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can be applied to people who remain faithful and strong in their faith during difficult times. For example, a family that stays united and spiritually strong through a financial crisis can be seen as 'holy' in their community.

Topics

• holiness
• survival
• faithfulness
• Jerusalem
• redemption
• salvation

Related Verses

• Isaiah 6:5
• Revelation 21:27
• Romans 12:1
• Ephesians 1:4
• 1 Peter 1:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Isaiah 4:3?

The speaker is God, speaking through the prophet Isaiah, giving a promise about the future of Jerusalem and its people.

What does it mean to be 'written among the living'?

To be 'written among the living' means to be recorded or listed among those who are still alive and faithful, suggesting a spiritual or divine registry of the righteous.

How can we apply the concept of holiness from Isaiah 4:3 in our daily lives?

We can strive to live holy lives by following God's commands, seeking His guidance, and remaining faithful in our beliefs and actions, even in difficult circumstances.

What does Isaiah 4:3 teach about the importance of Jerusalem?

Isaiah 4:3 highlights Jerusalem as a central place where God's holiness is manifested. It emphasizes the city's significance as a place of divine presence and promise.