Revelation 6:6
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
পাছত সেই চাৰি জীৱিত প্ৰাণীৰ মাজৰ পৰা ওলোৱা মাতৰ দৰে, এই কথা মই শুনিলো, বোলে, “এসেৰ ঘেঁহু ধানৰ মূল্য এক আধলি; তিনি সেৰ যৱ ধানৰ মূল্য এক আধলি; কিন্তু তেল আৰু দ্ৰাক্ষাৰসৰ হানি নকৰিবা”।
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a situation where wheat and barley are priced at very specific rates, indicating scarcity or famine conditions. The speaker is one of the four living creatures mentioned in Revelation. It also instructs to protect oil and wine, suggesting their value.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had only enough money for bread or cereal but not both. That's kind of what this verse talks about - things are so scarce that people can barely afford food. And someone is telling us to be careful with special drinks too!
Historical Background
Revelation was written by John around the end of the first century, addressing Christians experiencing persecution under Roman rule. The imagery and symbolism reflect Jewish apocalyptic literature and aim to encourage faithfulness in difficult times.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, we might see this as a reminder about managing resources wisely during economic hardships. It could apply to someone trying to budget carefully when prices rise or income drops.
Topics
prosperityapocalypsefaithfulnessresourcesscarcityjudgment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the price mentioned specifically?
The specific pricing indicates a time of severe economic hardship, emphasizing how scarce and expensive basic necessities have become.
What does it mean to 'hurt not the oil and wine'?
Protecting these items suggests that even in scarcity, there are things (like essential oils or vineyards) that must be preserved for their significant value or symbolic importance.
How is Revelation 6:6 relevant today?
Today, it can remind us of the need to manage resources wisely and protect what's important during times when life becomes economically challenging.
What does this verse tell us about God’s view on scarcity?
While not explicitly stated here, the instruction to preserve certain items suggests that even in scarcity, there are priorities and values that should be upheld, reflecting a deeper trust in divine provision.
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