Deuteronomy 29:20

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

主はそのような人をゆるすことを好まれない。かえって主はその人に怒りとねたみを発し、この書物にしるされたすべてののろいを彼の上に加え、主はついにその人の名を天の下から消し去られるであろう。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Deuteronomy says that God will not show mercy to someone who disobeys Him. God's anger and jealousy will be so strong that all the curses written in the book will fall on that person, and God will erase that person's name from memory. It’s a warning from God through Moses.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a friend who always breaks the rules of a game you play together. One day, you tell them if they break the rules again, you'll get really upset and won't let them play with you anymore. This is like that, but God is saying it about His rules.

歴史的背景

Moses wrote this as part of his final speech to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelite people who were about to face new challenges and needed to stay faithful to God’s laws. This was in about 1400 BC.

今日への適用

In modern times, this verse reminds us that God takes our obedience seriously. If someone consistently ignores their commitments to God, like not attending church or not living according to God's teachings, they should know that God does not take this lightly.

トピック

• obedience
• wrath
• curses
• forgiveness
• eternal life
• commitment

関連する聖句

• Exodus 20:5
• Deuteronomy 28:15
• Psalm 89:14
• Romans 1:18
• Revelation 21:8

よくある質問

What does 'smoke against that man' mean?

It's a vivid way of describing how God's anger will be intense and overwhelming, like a strong smoke that covers everything.

Can God's anger be overcome?

Yes, God's anger can be overcome through repentance and turning back to Him, as seen in other parts of the Bible.

What are the curses mentioned in the book?

The curses are detailed in Deuteronomy 28, which lists various hardships and troubles that will fall on those who disobey God's laws.

What does it mean to be blotted out from under heaven?

It means to be forgotten and erased from the memory of others, as if that person never existed, which is a severe punishment.