Numbers 22:3
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
The verse from Numbers 22:3 says that the people of Moab were very scared of the Israelites because there were so many of them. This fear caused Moab to feel distressed and worried. The verse does not have a speaker; it's a narrative describing the situation.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if there was a really big group of kids coming to your school, and you were worried about how to make sure there's enough space and food for everyone. That's how the people of Moab felt about the Israelites—they were afraid because there were so many Israelites, and they didn't know how to handle it.
歴史的背景
This verse is part of the Book of Numbers, which was likely written by Moses around 1400 BC. It narrates the experiences of the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. At this time, Moab was a neighboring kingdom that felt threatened by the presence of the Israelites.
今日への適用
Today, we might feel overwhelmed when a large group of people joins our community or workplace. This verse reminds us that fear is natural when faced with the unknown, but we should seek understanding and peace rather than distress.