Leviticus 8:21

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

更に水で洗った内臓と四肢を祭壇で燃やして、雄羊全部を煙にした。これが主の命じられたとおりの焼き尽くす献げ物であり、燃やして主にささげる宥めの香りである。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes how Moses washed the internal organs and legs of a ram, then burned the whole ram on an altar as a burnt sacrifice. The sacrifice was intended to please God and was carried out exactly as God had commanded Moses.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're making a special gift for someone you really love. Moses was doing something like that for God. He cleaned a sheep really well and then gave it all to God as a present to show how much he cared.

歴史的背景

Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446 B.C. The audience was the Israelites, who were learning about the rituals and laws God wanted them to follow. This practice of sacrifice was part of their covenant relationship with God.

今日への適用

Today, we don't sacrifice animals, but we can think about the sacrifices we make to show our love for God. Perhaps it's spending time with those in need or giving up something we enjoy to help others.

トピック

• sacrifice
• worship
• obedience
• God's commands
• covenant
• ritual

関連する聖句

• Exodus 29:18
• Leviticus 1:9
• Leviticus 16:24
• 2 Chronicles 29:22
• Hebrews 10:8

よくある質問

What was the purpose of washing the organs and legs?

Washing the organs and legs was a ritual act of cleansing, symbolizing the purification and dedication of the offering to God. This was an essential part of the sacrificial ritual to ensure the offering was acceptable to God.

Why was the whole ram burnt?

The whole ram was burnt as a burnt offering, which was a type of sacrifice where the entire animal was consumed by fire on the altar. This act symbolized total dedication and submission to God, with the pleasing aroma rising to God as a sign of acceptance.

How does this relate to modern worship?

Modern worship doesn't involve animal sacrifices, but the principle of dedicating oneself wholly to God is still relevant. We can offer our lives, time, and talents as a 'living sacrifice,' showing our devotion to God as Moses did with the ram.

What is the significance of the ram being a 'sweet savor'?

The 'sweet savor' indicates that the sacrifice was pleasing to God, showing that the offering was accepted. This emphasizes the importance of obedience and the way God views our offerings and sacrifices when they are made with a heart of devotion.