2 Chronicles 30:7
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is King Hezekiah speaking to the people of Israel, reminding them not to repeat the mistakes of their ancestors. He warns them that God will not tolerate disobedience, as He punished their forefathers by allowing their land to be destroyed.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing a game and your friend keeps breaking the rules. You get upset and don't want to play with them anymore. King Hezekiah is telling his people not to break God's rules like their grandparents did, or else God might be upset and stop playing with them too.
歴史的背景
This verse is from the book of 2 Chronicles, which was likely compiled by Jewish scribes during the period of the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BC. It was written to encourage the people to return to God and follow His commandments, highlighting the consequences of disobedience.
今日への適用
In today's context, this verse reminds us that our actions have consequences and that we should learn from the mistakes of others. For example, if a friend consistently lies, we can avoid repeating their mistakes and maintain our integrity.