Ecclesiastes 12:14
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Ecclesiastes says that God will judge every action and every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. The speaker is the Preacher, likely King Solomon, emphasizing God's all-knowing nature and ultimate justice.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're playing a game where a super smart teacher watches everything you do, even the tiny things you do in secret. At the end of the game, the teacher will tell you if what you did was good or not so good. That's like what God does with our actions, big and small.
歴史的背景
Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon, one of the wisest kings of Israel, around the 10th century BC. The book reflects on the meaning and purpose of life from an earthly perspective, but this verse highlights the divine perspective, emphasizing the ultimate accountability to God.
今日への適用
Consider a scenario where an employee at a company does something unethical, thinking no one will find out. This verse reminds us that even if human authorities don't know, God does and will hold us accountable for our actions, encouraging integrity and honesty.