Jeremiah 31:29

Japanese Contemporary (リビングバイブル)

人々は二度と、『父親の罪のあとしまつを子どもがさせられる』ということわざを口にしなくなる。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Jeremiah says that in the future, people will not blame the children for the mistakes of their parents. God is speaking and promises a new era where children will not suffer for their parents' sins.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine if every time your mom or dad ate a sour grape, you got a toothache. That wouldn't be fair, right? Well, God is saying that in the future, kids won't have to feel bad for the bad things their parents did.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 600 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were facing exile because of their sins. The phrase 'fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge' was a common saying, suggesting children were punished for their parents' sins.

今日への適用

Today, if a parent makes a mistake, like a financial error, their child shouldn't feel responsible. This verse encourages us to take responsibility for our own actions and not blame or be blamed for the actions of others.

トピック

• responsibility
• forgiveness
• justice
• sin
• God's promises
• family

関連する聖句

• Ezekiel 18:2
• Ezekiel 18:20
• Deuteronomy 24:16
• Exodus 34:7
• Romans 6:23

よくある質問

What does the phrase 'fathers have eaten a sour grape' mean?

This phrase means that parents make mistakes, and sometimes their children suffer as a result, even though the children didn't do anything wrong.

How does this verse relate to the idea of justice?

It emphasizes that justice involves holding individuals accountable for their own actions, not blaming others or being blamed for someone else's actions.

Can you explain how this verse applies to forgiveness?

This verse supports the idea that forgiveness is about acknowledging and taking responsibility for one's own actions, rather than carrying the burden of others' sins.

What does this verse tell us about God's promises?

It shows that God promises a future where children won't suffer for their parents' sins, highlighting God's commitment to justice and fairness.