Numbers 21:8
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
God tells Moses to make a snake out of bronze and put it on a pole. Anyone bitten by poisonous snakes can look at this bronze snake and be healed. This shows God’s provision and mercy to those who trust in Him.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a really bad tummy ache, and your mom tells you to look at a special picture she drew. When you look at it, the tummy ache goes away. That's kind of like what God did for the people who were bitten by snakes. He made a special snake on a pole, and when they looked at it, they got better.
歴史的背景
Numbers 21:8 was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It was part of the narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The verse highlights God's compassion and the importance of faith in following His instructions.
今日への適用
In modern life, imagine someone struggling with addiction. They might need to look to a specific symbol or person, like a sponsor or a support group, to find healing and recovery. This verse reminds us to trust in the tools and people God provides for our healing.