2 Chronicles 28:3

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

ベンヒンノムの谷で香をたき、その子らを火に焼いて供え物とするなど、主がイスラエルの人々の前から追い払われた異邦人の憎むべき行いにならい、

この聖句の意味

This verse talks about King Ahaz of Judah, who did evil things by worshipping false gods and sacrificing his children to these gods. This was considered very wrong and against God's will. The key message is that following evil practices leads to severe consequences.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a friend who decides to play a very dangerous game that all the other kids know is wrong. He thinks it's cool, but it actually hurts him and others. King Ahaz did something similar by doing bad things that made God very sad.

歴史的背景

The Book of 2 Chronicles was written by priests and prophets after the Babylonian exile, around 350 BC. It was written for the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem to remind them of their history and the importance of following God's laws.

今日への適用

In today's context, this verse reminds us of the dangers of following harmful practices or beliefs just because others do them. For instance, peer pressure to engage in risky behaviors can lead to negative outcomes, just as King Ahaz's actions led to suffering.

トピック

• worship
• sin
• consequences
• evil
• child sacrifice
• false gods

関連する聖句

• Leviticus 18:21
• Jeremiah 7:31
• Deuteronomy 12:31
• Ezekiel 20:31
• Romans 1:28

よくある質問

What does the phrase 'burnt his children in the fire' mean?

This refers to a practice of sacrificing children to the pagan god Molech, which was considered one of the most wicked forms of idolatry and was strictly forbidden by God.

How did the people of Israel react to King Ahaz's actions?

The verse suggests that the actions were seen as abominations, indicating that even among the people of Israel, these practices were considered deeply wrong.

What can we learn about following cultural practices?

The verse teaches us to critically evaluate cultural practices, especially those that go against moral and ethical standards, and choose actions that are right and just.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse is part of a broader theme in the Old Testament about the consequences of turning away from God and the importance of following His laws.