Isaiah 65:8
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
In this verse, God is speaking and compares His people to grapes in a cluster. Just as one might say not to destroy a cluster of grapes because there is good wine in it, God promises not to destroy His people because there is a blessing in them.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a bunch of grapes and some are really good. You might tell your friend, 'Don't throw away the whole bunch because there are yummy grapes in there!' God is like that with His people. He says, 'Don't destroy them all because there's good stuff in them too.'
歴史的背景
This verse is from the book of Isaiah, written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BCE. Isaiah was addressing the people of Judah, warning them of God's judgment but also offering hope and promises of restoration.
今日への適用
Consider a situation where a manager is evaluating a team. Instead of firing everyone because of a few mistakes, the manager might choose to keep the team, recognizing the potential and good qualities within each member.