Psalms 130:7
Japanese 1988 (Seisho Shinkyoudoyaku 聖書 新共同訳)
この聖句の意味
This verse encourages the people of Israel to trust in God because God is full of mercy and provides abundant redemption. It is a call to hope and faith in the Lord's loving-kindness.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a friend who is always there to help you when you're in trouble and always forgives you no matter what. That's like God in this verse, telling us to trust that God will always be there for us.
歴史的背景
Psalm 130 is part of a collection of psalms known as the Songs of Ascents, likely sung by pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. This psalm, like others, reflects the Israelites' hope and trust in God's mercy and forgiveness.
今日への適用
Today, we can apply this verse to situations where we feel hopeless or lost. Remembering God's mercy and redemption can give us hope and strength to keep going.