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耶利米书生命读经 · 第35篇

耶和华对与神选民以色列有关之列国的惩罚与审判(二)

Jehovah’s Punishment and Judgment upon the Nations Involved with God’s Elect, Israel (2)
1读经:耶利米书四十八至四十九章。在本篇信息中,我们要继续来看神对与神选民以色列有关之列国的惩罚与审判。
1Scripture Reading: Jer. 48—49 In this message we will continue to consider God's judgment upon the nations involved with God'select, Israel
参 耶和华对摩押的惩罚与审判
III. JEHOVAH'S PUNISHMENT AND JUDGMENT UPON MOAB
2在四十八章,我们看见耶和华对摩押的惩罚与审判。
2In chapter forty-eight we see Jehovah's punishment and judgment upon Moab
一 这国豫表肉体情欲的世界,藉著贪婪的宗教人士,败坏并阻挠神的选民
A. A Nation Typifying the World of Fleshly Lust That Corrupts and Frustrates God's Chosen People through the Greedy Religionists
3摩押这国豫表肉体情欲的世界,藉著贪婪的宗教人士,败坏并阻挠神的选民,使他们不能在祂圣别的路上跟随神并与祂同行。(民二五1~5,申二三3~4,启二14。)雇用外邦申言者巴兰绊跌以色列人的,就是摩押。
3Moab as a nation typifies the world of fleshly lust that corrupts and frustrates God's chosen people through the greedy religionists from following and walking with God in His holy way (Num. 25:1-5; Deut. 23:3-4; Rev. 2:14). It was Moab who hired Balaam, the Gentile prophet, to stumble the children of Israel
二 摩押,摩押人的始祖
B. Moab, the First Forefather of the Moabites
4摩押人的始祖摩押,是罗得与他女儿乱伦所生的。(创十九30~。)在神看来,摩押的源头是极其邪恶的。
4Moab, as the first forefather of the Moabites, was born of Lot through incest with his daughter (Gen. 19:30-38). In the sight of God, the source of Moab 38 was most evil.
三 摩押人不可入耶和华的会
C. The Moabites Not Being Allowed to Enter into the Assembly of Jehovah
5摩押人不可入耶和华的会,他们的子孙虽过十代,也不可入耶和华的会。(申二三3。)然而,名叫路得的摩押女子,却成了基督一位极显著的先祖之母,(太一5下,)因她在神的权益上归附以色列。(得一14~18。)这指明摩押人虽被定罪,但在某个时候,神怜恤了他们。
5The Moabites were not allowed to enter into the assembly of Jehovah even to the tenth generation (Deut. 23:3). However, a Moabitess by the name of Ruth became the mother of one of the prominent forefathers of Christ (Matt. 1:5b) because of her allegiance to Israel in the interest of God (Ruth 1:14-18). This indicates that although the Moabites were condemned, at a certain time God had compassion on them
四 摩押被毁灭,且被剪除,不再成国
D. Moab to Be Destroyed and Cut Off from Being a Nation
6摩押必被毁灭,且被剪除,不再成国。因他倚靠自己所作的和自己的财宝,所以必被攻取。他的神基抹和属他的祭司、首领,也必一同被放逐。(耶四八1~10。)
6Moab would be destroyed and cut off from being a nation. Because of his trust in his works and in his treasures, he would be captured. His god Chemosh will go forth into exile with its priests and princes (Jer. 48:1-10).
五 摩押向耶和华夸大
E. Moab Magnifying Himself against Jehovah
7摩押向耶和华夸大,他嗤笑以色列。他极其骄傲-人听说他的骄傲、自高自傲、狂妄、居心自高。所以耶和华必在摩押地使那在邱坛献祭的,和那向他的神烧香的,都断绝了。摩押必令四围的人嗤笑惊骇。(耶四八26~44,参赛十六6~14。)
7Moab magnified himself against Jehovah. Israel was a derision to him. He was very proud—his loftiness, his pride, his arrogance, and the haughtiness of his heart were heard of by people. Jehovah would therefore bring to an end in Moab the one who offered up in high places and burned incense to his gods. Moab would become a derision and a terror to all who were around him (vv. 26-44; cf. Isa. 16:6-14
六 耶和华在末后的日子使被掳的摩押人归回
F. Jehovah Turning Again the Captivity of Moab in the Latter Days
8耶和华必在末后的日子使被掳的摩押人归回。(耶四八47。)由这段话我们能看见,神不仅是以色列的神,也是外邦人的神。像摩押人这样,源头是乱伦,且为神所定罪的人,仍得著神的怜恤,产生路得,将基督带到人类中,并有遗民要在复兴的列国中间;他们将是新天新地里的观众。肆耶和华对亚扪人的
8Jehovah will turn again the captivity of Moab in the latter days (Jer. 48:47). From this portion we can see that God is not only the God of Israel but also the God of the Gentiles. Such a people as the Moabites, whose source was incest and who were condemned by God, still received the compassion of God to produce Ruth to bring forth Christ into mankind and to have a remnant to be among the restored nations, who will be the spectators in the new heaven and new earth. IV. JEHOVAH'S PUNISHMENT AND JUDGMENT
惩罚与审判
UPON THE CHILDREN OF AMMON
9耶利米四十九章一至六节论到耶和华对亚扪人的惩罚与审判。
9Jeremiah 49:1-6 concerns Jehovah's punishment and judgment upon the children of Ammon
一 这国豫表肉体情欲的世界,攻击神的选民,且误引他们拜偶像
A. A Nation Typifying the World of Fleshly Lust That Fights against God's Chosen People and Misleads Them into Idolatry
10亚扪也是罗得与他女儿乱伦所生的,和摩押一样。亚扪这国豫表肉体情欲的世界,攻击神的选民,且误引他们拜偶像。(士十一12,撒1上十二12上,代下二十10~11,诗八三4~8,王上十一5,7。)摩押和亚扪都是情欲的世界。一个是带著宗教缠累神子民的肉体世界;另一个是攻击神子民的肉体世界。
10Ammon was also born of Lot through incest with his daughter, as Moab was. The nation of Ammon typifies the world of fleshly lust that fights against God's chosen people and misleads them into idolatry (Judg. 11:12; 1 Sam. 12:12a; 2 Chron. 20:10-11; Psa. 83:4-8; Kings 11:5, 7). Both Moab and Ammon are the world of lust. One is the fleshly world with religion to entangle God ' sp eople, and the other is the fleshly world that fights against God'sp eople.
二 亚扪人得迦得之地为业
B. The Ammonites Taking the Land of Gad
11亚扪人同他们的神玛勒堪得迦得之地为业,占有了这地。(耶四九1。)三耶和华使人攻击亚扪人
11The Ammonites took the land of Gad and possessed it with their god Malcam (Jer. 49:1). C. Jehovah Causing War against the Ammonites
12耶利米四十九章二节上半和三节告诉我们,耶和华必使人攻击亚扪人。他们的国要成为乱堆,其村落要被火焚烧。他们的神玛勒堪和属他的祭司、首领,要一同被掳去。四以色列夺回他们先前被占的地为业
12Jeremiah 49:2a and 3 tell us that Jehovah would cause war against the Ammonites. Their nation would become a mound of desolation, and its villages would be burned with fire. Their god Malcam would go into exile together with its priests and its princes. D. Israel Dispossessing Those Who Dispossess Him
13关于亚扪人,圣经告诉我们,以色列要夺回他们先前被占的地为业。(耶四九2下,参番二8~9,摩一13~15。)
13Regarding the Ammonites, we are told that Israel will dispossess those who dispossess him (v. 2b; cf. Zeph. 2:8-9; Amos 1:13-15
五 耶和华要使被掳的亚扪人归回
E. Jehovah Turning Again the Captivity of the Children of Ammon
14耶利米四十九章六节豫言,后来耶和华要使被掳的亚扪人归回。
14Jeremiah 49:6 prophesies that afterward Jehovah will turn again the captivity of the children of Ammon
伍 耶和华对以东的惩罚与审判
V. JEHOVAH'S PUNISHMENT AND JUDGMENT UPON EDOM
15四十九章七至二十二节的话论到耶和华对以东的惩罚与审判。
15The word in 49:7-22 concerns Jehovah's punishment and judgment upon Edom
一 这国豫表老旧并属肉体的人,挣扎抵抗神所拣选并属灵的人
A. A Nation Typifying the World of the Old and Fleshly Man Who Struggles against the God-chosen and Spiritual People
16以东是以扫后裔的国,以扫是雅各的双胞兄弟,他为神所恨,并被神命定要服事他的弟弟,他在肉体里挣扎抵抗他的弟兄。(创三六9,二五21~上,玛一3上,罗九13下,王上十一14~16,王下八20,22,诗八三4~,一三七7,民二十21。)以东这样的国豫表老旧并属肉体的人,挣扎抵抗神所拣选并属灵的人。
16Edom was a nation of the descendants of Esau, who was the twin brother of Jacob; who was hated by God and destined by God to serve his younger brother; and who was struggling in the flesh against his brother (Gen. 36:9; 25:21-26a; Mal. 1:3a; Rom. 9:13b; 1 Kings 26 11:14-16; 2 Kings 8:20, 22; Psa. 83:4-6; 137:7; Num. 20:21). As such a nation, Edom typifies the world of 6 the old and fleshly man who struggles against the God- chosen and spiritual people.
二 耶和华惩罚以扫的时候,使灾殃临到以东
B. Jehovah Bringing the Calamity of Esau upon Edom When He Punishes Him
17耶和华惩罚以扫的时候,必使灾殃临到以东。祂要灭绝以东人,但要保全他们的孤儿,并让他们的寡妇倚靠祂。(耶四九8~11。)甚至这样的子民,神也非常关切他们的寡妇和孤儿,并渴望他们和所有的人都倚靠祂。
17Jehovah will bring the calamity of Esau upon Edom at the time when He punishes him. He will destroy the people of Edom, but He will preserve their orphans alive and let their widows trust in Him (Jer. 49:8-11). Even with such a people, God is very concerned for the widows and the orphans and desires that they, and all human beings, trust in Him.
三 波斯拉必成为荒废、羞辱、荒凉、和咒诅
C. Bozrah Becoming a Waste, a Reproach, a Ruin and a Curse
18耶利米四十九章十三节启示,以东的首府波斯拉,必成为荒废、羞辱、荒凉、和咒诅。她的一切城邑,必
18Jeremiah 49:13 reveals that Bozrah, the capital of Edom, will become a waste, a reproach, a ruin and a curse. All her cities will become eternal desolations
19成为永远的荒场。
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四 耶和华使以东在列国中为最小,在世人中被藐视
D. Jehovah Making Edom Small among the Nations, Despised among Men
20耶和华使以东在列国中为最小,在世人中被藐视,因她心中狂傲。以东必令人惊骇,人必嗤笑她一切的创伤。必无人住在那里,也无人在其中寄居,就像所多玛、蛾摩拉倾覆的时候一样。(15~18。)
20Jehovah has made Edom small among the nations, despised among men, because of the pride of her heart. She will become an astonishment, and people will hiss at all her wounds. No one will dwell there, nor will a son of man sojourn there, as when Sodom and Gomorrah were overthrown (vv. 15-18
五 耶和华定意的谋略和意念是攻击以东
E. The Purpose of Jehovah's Counsel and His Thoughts Being against Edom
21耶和华定意的谋略和意念是攻击以东。(耶四九20,参玛一3~4,哀四21~22,赛三四5~15,结二五12~14,三二29。)
21The purpose of Jehovah's counsel and His thoughts were all against Edom (v. 20; cf. Mal. 1:3-4; Lam. 4:21- 22; Isa. 34:5-15; Ezek. 25:12-14; 32:29
六 在哈米吉顿大战时,基督要来临,审判来自以东之波斯拉的列国
F. At the War of Armageddon Christ Coming to Judge the Nations from Bozrah of Edom
22在哈米吉顿大战时,基督要来临,审判来自以东之波斯拉的列国。(耶四九22,启十六12~16,十九11~15,~21,赛六三1~6。)主耶稣要先回到波斯拉,并且祂要踹那从波斯拉到哈米吉顿的大酒醡,毁灭敌基督和世界所有聚集在那里的邪恶军队。
22At the war of Armageddon Christ will come to judge the nations from Bozrah of Edom (Jer. 49:22; Rev. 16:12-16; 19:11-15, 19-21; Isa. 63:1-6). The Lord Jesus will come back first to Bozrah, and He will tread 19 the great winepress from Bozrah to Armageddon, destroying Antichrist and all the evil armies of the world gathered there.
陆 耶和华对大马色的惩罚与审判
VI. JEHOVAH'S PUNISHMENT AND JUDGMENT UPON DAMASCUS
23在耶利米四十九章二十三至二十七节,我们看见耶和华对大马色的惩罚与审判。一大马色豫表与神的国接近
23In Jeremiah 49:23-27 we see Jehovah's punishment and judgment upon Damascus. A. Damascus Typifying the World That Is Close to
并有关的世界
and Involved with the Kingdom of God
24大马色是叙利亚的一部分,(撒下八5,)接近以色列,与以色列有来往和争战。(王上十五18~21,十九15~16,王下十六7~16,王上十一23~25,代上十八5~6,代下二四23。)大马色豫表与神的国接近并有关的世界。圣经给我们看见,有时候大马色与以色列是一,有时候却为以色列制造麻烦。今天在召会周围,世界也有这样的一面,有时候善待召会,有时候搅扰召会。
24Damascus was a part of Syria (2 Sam. 8:5). It was close to Israel and had dealings and wars with Israel (1 Kings 15:18-21; 19:15-16; 2 Kings 16:7-16; 1 Kings 11:23-25; 1 Chron. 18:5-6; 2 Chron. 24:23). Damascus typifies the world that is close to and involved with the kingdom of God. The Bible shows us that sometimes Damascus was one with Israel but at other times made trouble for Israel. Around the church today there is such an aspect of the world. Sometimes it is good to the church and sometimes it bothers the church.
二 她的城邑蒙羞
B. Her Cities Being Put to Shame
25耶利米四十九章二十三至二十四节说,她的城邑蒙羞,因他们听见了恶消息。战兢将她捉住;痛苦忧愁将她抓住,如临产的妇人一样。
25Jeremiah 49:23 and 24 say that her cities were put to shame because they had heard an evil report. Panic took hold of her, and pain and anguish seized her, like a woman giving birth
三 耶和华所喜乐可称赞的城被撇弃
C. The City of Praise, the Town of Jehovah's Joy, Being Forsaken
26二十五节指明,耶和华所喜乐可称赞的城要被撇弃。
26Verse 25 indicates that the city of praise, the town of Jehovah's joy, would be forsaken
四 她的少年人,必仆倒在她的广场上
D. Her Young Men Falling in Her Open Squares
27二十六节说到她的少年人,必仆倒在她的广场上,当那日一切战士必默默无声。五耶和华在大马色城墙使火著起
27Verse 26 speaks of her young men falling in her open squares, and all her men of war being cut off in that day. E. Jehovah Setting Fire to the Wall of Damascus
28二十七节说,耶和华必在大马色城墙使火著起,烧灭她王便哈达的宫殿。(参赛十七1~3,摩一3~5,亚九1。)柒耶和华对基达和夏琐诸国的
28Verse 27 says that Jehovah would set fire to the wall of Damascus, and it would consume the palaces of her king Ben-hadad (cf. Isa. 17:1-3; Amos 1:3-5; Zech. 9:1). VII. JEHOVAH'S PUNISHMENT AND JUDGMENT
惩罚与审判
UPON KEDAR AND THE KINGDOMS OF HAZOR
29耶利米四十九章二十八至三十三节告诉我们,耶和华对基达和夏琐诸国的惩罚与审判。一基达和夏琐诸国是亚拉伯,
29In Jeremiah 49:28-33 we are told of Jehovah's punishment and judgment upon Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor. A. Kedar and the Kingdoms of Hazor Being Arabia, which
豫表与神子民搀杂的世界
Typifies the World That Mixes with the People of God
30基达和夏琐诸国是亚拉伯。(结二七21。)基达人是以实玛利的后裔,(创二五13,)他们是游牧的。(诗一二○5,歌一5,赛六十7。)1夏琐与以色列关系密切。(书十一~13,士四2~3,撒上十二9。)亚拉伯豫表与神子民搀杂的世界。
30Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor are Arabia (Ezek. 27:21). The people of Kedar were the descendants of Ishmael (Gen. 25:1 3), and they were nomadic (Psa. 120:5; S. S. 1:5; Isa. 60:7). Hazor was very much involved with Israel (Josh. 11:10-13; Judg. 4:2-3; Sam. 12:9). Arabia typifies the world that mixes with 10 the people of God.
二 耶和华差迦勒底人
B. Jehovah Sending the Chaldeans
31攻打基达和夏琐的诸国,并毁灭东方人
31to Strike Down Kedar and the Kingdoms of Hazor
and Destroy the Children of the East
32耶利米四十九章二十八至三十二节启示,耶和华差迦勒底人攻打基达和夏琐的诸国,并毁灭东方人。迦勒底人要夺去他们的帐棚、羊群、幔子、一切器皿、并骆驼。四围都是惊吓。巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒设谋要害他们,定计要攻击他们。
32Jeremiah 49:28-32 reveals that Jehovah sent the Chaldeans to strike down Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor and destroy the children of the east. The Chaldeans would take away their tents, their flocks, their curtains, all their vessels, and their camels. Terror would be on every side. Nebuchadnezzar had taken counsel against them and had devised a plan against them
三 夏琐成为野狗的住处,永远荒凉
C. Hazor Becoming a Habitation of Jackals, an Eternal Desolation
33三十三节宣告,曾经是羊群美地的夏琐,必成为野狗的住处,永远荒凉。必无人住在那里,无人在其中寄居。(参赛二一13~17。)
33Verse 33 declares that Hazor, which once was a good place for flocks, would become a habitation of jackals, an eternal desolation. No one would dwell there; neither would a son of man sojourn in it (cf. Isa. 21:13-17
捌 耶和华对以拦的惩罚与审判
VIII. JEHOVAH'S PUNISHMENT AND JUDGMENT UPON ELAM
34最终,耶利米四十九章三十四至三十九节有耶和华对以拦的惩罚与审判。
34Finally, in Jeremiah 49:34-39 we have Jehovah's punishment and judgment upon Elam
一 以拦豫表作神选民之仇敌的世界
A. Elam Typifying the World That Is the Enemy of God's Chosen People
35以拦的先祖是闪的儿子。(创十22。)以拦国曾是玛代的一省,玛代以书珊城为首都。(但八2,斯一2。)以拦人是以色列的仇敌,(拉四9,)古时以拦王曾被亚伯拉罕打败。(创十四1,17。)因此,以拦豫表神选民之仇敌的世界。二耶和华要折断以拦人的弓耶和华要折断以拦人的弓,就是他们的主力。(耶四九35。)祂要将以拦人分散到列国。祂必使以拦人在仇敌面前惊惶,祂也必使灾祸,就是祂的烈怒,临到他们。祂必差刀剑追杀他们,直到将他们灭尽。(耶四九36~37,结三二24。)
35The forefather of the Elamites was a son of Shem (Gen. 10:22). The nation of Elam was once a province of Media, with the city of Shushan as its capital (Dan. 8:2; Esth. 1:2). The Elamites were enemies of Israel (Ezra 4:9), and in the ancient time the king of Elam was defeated by Abraham (Gen. 14:1, 17). Hence, Elam typifies the world that is the enemy of God's chosen people. B. Jehovah Being about to Break the Bow of Elam Jehovah was about to break the bow of Elam, the chief part of their might (Jer. 49:35). He would scatter the Elamites into the nations. He would cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and He would bring evil upon them, even His burning anger. He would send the sword after them, until He would make an end of them (vv. 36-37; Ezek. 32:24).
三 到末后,耶和华还要使被掳的以拦人归回
C. In the Last Days Jehovah Turning Again the Captivity of Elam
36耶利米四十九章三十九节豫言,到末后,耶和华还要使被掳的以拦人归回。这向我们保证,以拦将是新天新地里新耶路撒冷周围复兴之列国的一部分。这些复兴的列国将是观众、观看者,赞赏神的杰作新耶路撒冷。
36Jeremiah 49:39 prophesies that in the last days Jehovah will turn again the captivity of Elam. This assures us that Elam will be a part of the restored nations around the New Jerusalem in the new heaven and new earth. These restored nations will be the spectators, the observers, admiring God's masterpiece, the New Jerusalem