Deuteronomy 4:27
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is a warning from God to the Israelites that if they disobey Him, He will scatter them among other nations and they will be few in number. God is speaking directly to the Israelites about the consequences of their actions.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a big box of toys, and you scatter them all over your room. That's kind of what God is saying will happen to the Israelites if they don't listen to Him. They'll be scattered everywhere, just like your toys.
歴史的背景
This verse is from the book of Deuteronomy, written by Moses around 1200 BCE. It was intended for the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was one where obedience to God was crucial for survival and prosperity.
今日への適用
Today, this can apply to any community or individual who faces consequences for their actions. For example, a small business that doesn't follow the rules might find its customers scattered to competitors.