2 Chronicles 18:20

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

その時一つの霊が進み出て、主の前に立ち、『わたしが彼をいざないましょう』と言ったので、主は彼に『何をもってするか』と言われた。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, a spirit stands before God and offers to deceive someone. God asks how the spirit will do it. The key message is about deception and divine permission.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine a game where one player is allowed to trick another. God lets a tricky spirit do something, but only after asking how it will be done. It's like when you ask your parents how you can clean your room before they let you start.

歴史的背景

The book of 2 Chronicles was written by an anonymous author, likely a priest, around 300 BCE. It was written for the Jews returning from Babylonian exile, recounting the history of the kings of Judah and their spiritual condition, emphasizing the importance of following God.

今日への適用

In modern times, this can be seen as a warning about the subtle ways deception can occur. For instance, in business, someone might use deceptive marketing techniques. This verse reminds us to be aware and seek truth.

トピック

• deception
• divine permission
• spiritual warfare
• truth
• awareness
• testing

関連する聖句

• Job 1:6-12
• Zechariah 3:1-2
• Matthew 4:1-11
• 1 Peter 5:8
• James 4:7

よくある質問

What is the spirit offering to do in this verse?

The spirit offers to entice or deceive someone, likely to test their faith and commitment to God.

Why does God ask 'Wherewith?'

God is seeking to understand the methods the spirit will use, emphasizing His sovereignty and the need for clarity on the intentions and tactics of deception.

How does this relate to everyday life?

This verse reminds us to be vigilant and seek truth in all situations, recognizing that there can be subtle forms of deception that we need to be aware of.

What can we learn about divine permission?

God's permission in this context shows that He allows tests and trials, often through the actions of others, to strengthen our faith and discernment.