Judges 19:28
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
In this verse, a man asks a woman to get up and leave but she doesn't respond. The man then picks her up and leaves on an ass. The man is the speaker, and the key message is about the man's actions in response to the woman's silence.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing with a friend and you tell them to get up and go home, but they don't answer. You'd have to pick them up and carry them, right? That's what happened here, but it's a bit more serious.
歴史的背景
The Book of Judges was written by multiple authors and compiled around the 6th century BCE. It provides a historical account of the Israelites after the death of Joshua and before the monarchy. The text is set in a tribal society where individual and family honor was paramount.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of communication and the consequences of not responding. For instance, if someone you rely on doesn’t respond to an urgent call, you may need to take action on your own.