Daniel 4:27
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
In this verse, Daniel advises King Nebuchadnezzar to turn away from his sinful ways by doing good deeds and showing kindness to the poor. He hopes this will lead to a longer peaceful reign for the king.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you've been playing rough with your toys and hurting them. Daniel tells the king it's like cleaning up and playing nicely with your toys to make your parents happy. Showing kindness to others is like being nice to your toys and making your parents feel better.
歴史的背景
The Book of Daniel was written by Daniel, a prophet who lived in the 6th century BCE. This verse is part of his counsel to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, urging him to change his ways for a better future. The cultural setting was one of Babylonian kingship and divine retribution.
今日への適用
Today, if someone notices your behavior is harmful to others, like spreading rumors, they might advise you to stop and start being kinder to build better relationships and improve your own well-being.