2 Chronicles 21:18

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

このもろもろの事の後、主は彼を撃って内臓にいえがたい病気を起させられた。

この聖句の意味

This verse tells us that God punished Jehoram with a serious, incurable illness in his abdomen. It's part of a narrative in 2 Chronicles, a historical book in the Old Testament.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you did something wrong, and then you got a tummy ache that wouldn't go away no matter what you did. That's what happened to Jehoram, but it was much worse and it was God's way of showing him he needed to change.

歴史的背景

2 Chronicles was written by unknown authors, likely after the Babylonian exile around 538 BC. It was meant for the returning Jewish exiles to remind them of their history and God's faithfulness despite their past disobedience.

今日への適用

If you've been making choices that hurt you and others, it's time to ask for forgiveness and change your ways. Just like Jehoram, God is ready to heal you when you turn back to Him.

トピック

• punishment
• repentance
• healing
• disobedience
• God's justice
• consequences

関連する聖句

• 1 Samuel 3:11-14
• 2 Kings 9:25
• Jeremiah 29:10-14
• Luke 13:1-5
• 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

よくある質問

Who is Jehoram?

Jehoram was a king of Judah who ruled around 850 BC and was known for his wickedness, leading to God's judgment.

What does 'smote' mean in this context?

'Smote' is an old English word that means to strike or hit, here it refers to God striking Jehoram with an illness.

Is this verse about punishment or healing?

The verse focuses on punishment, but it also implies the possibility of healing if one repents, which is a recurring theme in the Bible.

Can this verse be applied to our lives today?

Yes, it reminds us that our choices have consequences, and God is always ready to forgive and heal us when we turn to Him.