Acts 16:16

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

わたしたちは、祈りの場所に行く途中、占いの霊に取りつかれている女奴隷に出会った。この女は、占いをして主人たちに多くの利益を得させていた。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes a situation where Paul and his companions encounter a young woman who has a spirit that enables her to tell fortunes, which brings profit to her masters. It's part of Luke's account in the book of Acts.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're walking with your friends when you see someone at a carnival who can guess what's in people’s pockets and win money for their parents every time they do it. That's similar to what this young girl could do, but her gift was from an evil spirit that brought money to the people she worked for.

歴史的背景

The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It documents the early church and travels of Paul, with a focus on missionary work and encounters with various cultures and beliefs common in the Roman Empire.

今日への適用

In today’s world, we might encounter people who claim to have special abilities or use psychic readings for profit. This verse reminds us that true spiritual guidance comes from God through faith and His word, not from worldly means.

トピック

• Spirituality
• Evil Spirits
• Divination
• Faith
• Missionary Work
• Guidance

関連する聖句

• Exodus 22:18
• Deuteronomy 18:10-12
• Isaiah 47:13-15
• Galatians 5:19-21
• 1 Corinthians 10:20

よくある質問

Why was the girl bringing gain to her masters through soothsaying?

The girl's ability to predict or divine information brought financial profit to those who owned her, as people would pay for her services.

What does 'spirit of divination' mean in this context?

A spirit that gives the power to tell fortunes or see into the future, often considered evil according to biblical teachings.

How did Paul and his companions respond to the girl's actions?

The verse suggests that they dealt with it seriously as it’s part of their missionary journey; later in the chapter, we learn that Paul cast out the spirit from her.

What can this verse teach us about seeking spiritual guidance?

This teaches us to be wary of false prophets and spirits and to rely on God's Word as our true source of guidance and truth.