Deuteronomy 14:21

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

すべて自然に死んだものは食べてはならない。町の内におる寄留の他国人に、それを与えて食べさせることができる。またそれを外国人に売ってもよい。あなたはあなたの神、主の聖なる民だからである。子やぎをその母の乳で煮てはならない。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Deuteronomy says not to eat animals that died on their own. Instead, you can give or sell them to outsiders. It also reminds the Israelites they are special to God and not to cook a young goat in its mother's milk. Moses is giving instructions to the Israelites about what is clean and holy.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you find a dead bird in the park. This verse says you shouldn't eat it, but you can give it to someone else who might want to. It also reminds us to be kind and holy, like not mixing milk and meat in a funny way.

歴史的背景

Deuteronomy was written by Moses around 1200 BC to the Israelites. The Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land and needed to know what practices were acceptable and holy. This verse emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity and distinguishing themselves from other cultures.

今日への適用

In modern times, we can think of this verse as a reminder to be mindful of the origins of our food and to be considerate of others' needs. For example, if you find expired food at a store, you might donate it to a food bank instead of discarding it.

トピック

• Purity
• Holiness
• Food Laws
• Ethics
• Community
• Strangers

関連する聖句

• Exodus 23:19
• Exodus 34:26
• Leviticus 17:15
• 1 Corinthians 10:25-26
• Romans 14:20

よくある質問

Why not eat animals that died on their own?

Eating animals that died naturally was considered unclean. This rule helped the Israelites maintain their holiness and distinguish themselves from other cultures.

What does 'holy people' mean in this verse?

Being 'holy' means being set apart for God, following His laws, and living in a way that reflects God's character.

Why is cooking a kid in its mother's milk forbidden?

This practice was seen as cruel and was associated with pagan rituals. It highlights the importance of compassion and the need to avoid practices from other cultures that might compromise their holiness.

What does this verse teach about strangers?

The verse shows a compassionate attitude towards strangers by suggesting that food that cannot be consumed by the Israelites can be given to or sold to foreigners, showing hospitality and generosity.