Daniel 5:4

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

こうして酒を飲みながら、彼らは金や銀、青銅、鉄、木や石などで造った神々をほめたたえた。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, King Belshazzar and his guests are drinking wine and praising the idols of various materials. The key message is about the foolishness of worshiping man-made objects instead of the true God.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're at a party, and everyone is drinking juice and saying how great their toy cars and dolls are. But these are just toys! The verse tells us that it's silly to think that things we make are worth worshipping instead of the real, powerful God.

歴史的背景

The Book of Daniel was written by Daniel, a Jewish exile in Babylon, around the 6th century BCE. This verse describes a feast hosted by King Belshazzar, where the Babylonians praised false gods, reflecting their polytheistic culture.

今日への適用

Today, we might see this as a warning against idolizing money, fame, or material possessions. For example, a person might be so focused on getting the latest smartphone that they forget to value their relationships or faith.

トピック

• worship
• idols
• materialism
• faith
• warning
• false gods

関連する聖句

• Exodus 20:3-5
• 1 Kings 18:21-24
• Psalm 115:4-8
• Romans 1:22-25
• 1 John 5:21

よくある質問

Why were they praising false gods?

The Babylonians believed in many gods and thought that their idols had power over different aspects of life, leading them to worship these false gods as a way to seek protection and blessings.

What can we learn from this about our values?

We can learn that true value lies not in material possessions or false gods, but in a relationship with the one true God. This helps us prioritize what truly matters.

How did Daniel react to this?

Daniel did not participate in this feast and instead warned the king about the dangers of his actions, showing a commitment to truth and God's laws.

How is this relevant to modern-day Christians?

Modern-day Christians can see this as a reminder to avoid placing our trust and worship in anything other than God, especially in the face of cultural pressures and materialism.