Exodus 9:10
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
In this verse, Moses and Aaron take ashes from a furnace and stand before Pharaoh. Moses then sprinkles the ashes toward the sky, and they become boils that affect both people and animals. This shows God's power and judgment on Egypt.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if you took some ashes and threw them up in the air, and then suddenly, everyone got really itchy boils all over their bodies. That's what happened here. Moses did this to show Pharaoh that God is very powerful and that He can protect His people.
歴史的背景
The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 BC. This passage describes events during the plagues of Egypt, aimed at Pharaoh and the Egyptians, demonstrating God's power over the false gods of Egypt and His determination to free the Israelites from slavery.
今日への適用
In today's world, we can see this as a reminder that God is in control of all situations. When faced with difficult circumstances, we can trust in His power and judgment, just as the Israelites trusted in Him during their time of trial.