Daniel 5:8
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, all the wise men of the king come in to read and interpret a mysterious writing, but they are unable to do so. This shows the inability of the king's advisors to solve the problem at hand.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your friends are trying to solve a puzzle, but it's too hard for all of you. That's what happened here: the king's smart friends tried to read a strange message, but they couldn't figure it out. This shows that even really smart people can't solve every problem.
歴史的背景
This verse is from the Book of Daniel, written around the 6th century BCE. It was likely written by the prophet Daniel or a later author and is set during the Babylonian captivity. The audience would have been the Jews in exile, and the cultural setting was one of foreign kings and advisors.
今日への適用
Imagine a CEO facing a big problem at work that all the experts can't solve. This verse reminds us that even with the best advisors, there are times when we need to seek help beyond our own knowledge and abilities.