Leviticus 11:21

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

ただし羽があり、四本の足で動き、群れを成すもののうちで、地面を跳躍するのに適した後ろ肢を持つものは食べてよい。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Leviticus specifies which flying insects with four legs, that jump, can be eaten. God is giving instructions to the Israelites about what is clean and what can be consumed. The key message is about distinguishing between what is acceptable and what is not.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're in a garden full of bugs. Some bugs have four legs and can jump really high. This verse tells us that the Israelites were allowed to eat those bugs if they jumped around on the ground. It's like having rules for which snacks are okay to eat.

歴史的背景

The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 B.C. It provides instructions to the Israelites on how to live holy lives, including dietary laws. This verse is part of a larger section detailing which animals are clean and can be eaten.

今日への適用

In modern times, we might apply this principle to choosing healthy foods. Just as the Israelites had to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable foods, we too must make informed choices about what we consume to maintain our health.

トピック

• dietary laws
• cleanliness
• God's instructions
• Israelites
• holiness
• health

関連する聖句

• Leviticus 11:22
• Deuteronomy 14:20
• Mark 7:19
• Romans 14:20
• 1 Timothy 4:3

よくある質問

What does Leviticus 11:21 tell us about dietary laws?

It tells us that God provided specific dietary laws to the Israelites, instructing them on which flying insects with four legs that jump on the ground could be eaten.

How does this verse relate to health?

The verse can be seen as part of a broader set of laws aimed at maintaining the health and well-being of the Israelites by setting standards for what is safe to eat.

Is this verse still relevant for Christians today?

While many Christians do not follow these specific dietary laws, the principle of making informed choices about what we consume for health and spiritual reasons remains relevant.

What insects are specifically mentioned in Leviticus 11:21?

The verse mentions insects that have four legs and can jump, though specific types are not named, the next verse (Leviticus 11:22) lists some examples such as locusts and grasshoppers.