Daniel 9:6

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

われわれはまた、あなたのしもべなる預言者たちが、あなたの名をもって、われわれの王たち、君たち、先祖たち、および国のすべての民に告げた言葉に聞き従いませんでした。

この聖句の意味

In this verse from Daniel 9:6, the speaker admits that they and their ancestors did not listen to God's prophets who warned them about their actions. This shows a recognition of past mistakes in following God’s guidance.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a really good friend who always gives you great advice but sometimes you don't follow it. In this verse, Daniel is saying that people didn’t listen to the wise advice given by God's messengers, just like not listening to your best friend.

歴史的背景

This passage comes from the Book of Daniel, written around the 6th century BCE during the Babylonian exile. It was addressed to Israelites in exile who were reflecting on their history and relationship with God.

今日への適用

Today, we might consider times when we ignore valuable advice from loved ones or spiritual guides. Like a friend telling you not to eat too much candy, ignoring good advice can lead to negative consequences.

トピック

• repentance
• prophets
• advice
• listening
• history
• exile

関連する聖句

• Ezekiel 20:49
• Jeremiah 7:3-6
• Isaiah 1:2-5
• Matthew 23:34-36
• Luke 11:49

よくある質問

Why is this verse important?

This verse highlights the Israelites' failure to heed God's prophets, which underscores themes of repentance and reflection on past actions.

Who are the 'prophets' mentioned in Daniel 9:6?

The prophets were messengers sent by God to guide and warn the Israelites. They included well-known figures like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel.

What can we learn from this verse about listening to advice?

We learn that ignoring good advice, especially spiritual guidance, often leads to negative consequences and a need for repentance.

How does this relate to modern life?

In our lives today, we can apply the lesson of listening to wise counsel and reflecting on how past decisions have affected us.