Exodus 16:24

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

彼らはモーセの命じたとおり、朝まで残しておいたが、臭くならず、虫も付かなかった。

この聖句の意味

This verse tells us that the Israelites stored some of the manna until the next morning as Moses instructed. The manna did not spoil or get worms. It shows God's care and provision.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if you saved a piece of your favorite snack in your backpack, and the next day, it was still fresh and yummy, just like when you put it away. That's what happened with the manna, showing God took care of the Israelites.

歴史的背景

The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 B.C. The audience was the Israelites, who were wandering in the wilderness. This event occurred during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

今日への適用

In modern life, when you are given something valuable, like a piece of advice or a gift, treat it with care. Just like the manna didn't spoil, the things given to you can also stay fresh and beneficial if you take care of them.

トピック

• provision
• faith
• obedience
• trust
• miracles
• wilderness

関連する聖句

• Numbers 11:1-9
• Deuteronomy 8:1-3
• 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
• Joshua 5:10-12
• Psalm 78:23-25

よくある質問

Why didn't the manna stink or get worms?

The manna did not spoil because God provided it as a miraculous sign of His care for the Israelites, showing His power and provision.

What does this verse teach about obedience?

It teaches that when we follow God's instructions, we see His faithfulness, as the manna remained fresh due to the Israelites' obedience to store it as Moses instructed.

How does this relate to modern times?

Just as the manna remained fresh, the blessings and teachings God gives us today remain relevant and fresh if we treat them with care and obedience.

What can we learn about trust from this verse?

This verse teaches us to trust God's provision, even in difficult circumstances, as He ensures that what He gives remains beneficial and useful.