Zechariah 8:10
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
কিয়নো সেই কালৰ পূৰ্বে কোনো লোকক মজুৰি দিবৰ বাবে বা কোনো পশুক কেৰেয়া ল’বৰ বাবে টকা নাছিল। আৰু বাহিৰলৈ যোৱাজনৰেই হওঁক বা কি ভিতৰলৈ অহা জনৰেই হওঁক শত্রুৰ পৰা কোনো শান্তি নাছিল। কিয়নো মই প্ৰতিজনক নিজ নিজ ওচৰ-চুবুৰীয়াৰ বিৰুদ্ধে উচটাই দিছিলোঁ।
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Zechariah tells us that in the past, people and animals did not receive fair wages or have peace because of their suffering and conflicts with each other. God is speaking through Zechariah to remind His people of these difficult times.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a lemonade stand, but no one wants to buy your lemonade, and everyone is fighting over the lemons. There's no money coming in, and it's hard to even get out of your house without someone trying to take your lemons. That's how tough life was before these days.
Historical Background
Zechariah wrote this around 520-518 BCE during a time when the Jews were returning from exile in Babylon. The audience was the Israelites who had returned to Jerusalem, facing economic hardship and social strife.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can see parallels with times of recession or conflict where people struggle economically and socially. This verse reminds us that God understands our struggles and has a plan for restoration and peace.
Topics
hopejusticeeconomysocial conflictGod's protectionrestoration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in Zechariah 8:10?
God is speaking through the prophet Zechariah, reminding His people about their past struggles.
What historical event does this verse relate to?
This verse relates to the return of Jews from Babylonian exile and the economic hardships they faced upon returning to Jerusalem.
How can we apply this verse today?
We can see parallels in times of recession or conflict where people face social and economic strife, reminding us that God understands our struggles and promises restoration.
Why is there a focus on wages in the verse?
The focus on wages highlights the economic hardships during those times when even basic needs like fair compensation for work were not met due to societal conflicts.