Numbers 7:76

Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)

贖罪の献げ物として雄山羊一匹。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Numbers describes a sacrifice—a goat kid is offered as a sin offering. The offering is part of a larger set of offerings described in the chapter. The key message is about the importance of making sacrifices to atone for sins.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you did something wrong and felt really bad about it. In this story, the people would bring a little goat as an offering to say sorry to God. It's like when you apologize to a friend, but with a special animal gift.

歴史的背景

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It was written for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. This verse describes part of the offerings presented on the day the Tabernacle was dedicated.

今日への適用

In modern times, this verse reminds us of the importance of acknowledging our mistakes and seeking forgiveness. Just as the Israelites brought an offering to make things right with God, we can also make amends for our actions.

トピック

• atonement
• sacrifice
• sin offering
• forgiveness
• Tabernacle
• worship

関連する聖句

• Leviticus 4:27-31
• Leviticus 5:5-6
• Leviticus 16:5
• Hebrews 9:12
• Hebrews 10:12

よくある質問

What is the purpose of a sin offering?

A sin offering was made to atone for sins and seek forgiveness. It was a way for the Israelites to reconcile with God.

Why was a kid of goats used for the offering?

Goats were commonly used for sacrifices in ancient Israelite worship. The kid of goats specifically symbolized a young, innocent life given in place of the sinner.

How does this relate to Jesus?

The sin offerings foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who offered himself as the perfect atonement for sins.

What does this teach us about forgiveness?

This teaches that forgiveness involves acknowledging our wrongs and seeking to make things right, just as the Israelites brought offerings to atone for their sins.