Esther 6:7
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, King Ahasuerus asks Haman how to honor someone he delights in, and Haman answers by speaking about the man the king wishes to honor. This dialogue sets up the stage for the story's climax where Haman is tricked into planning the honor for Mordecai.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine your mom or dad asked you how to make someone feel really special. You might say, 'Well, how about doing something that person really likes?' That's what Haman is doing here. He's telling the king how to make someone feel super special.
歴史的背景
The Book of Esther was likely written during the Persian period, around the 5th century BCE. It was written to commemorate the Jewish festival of Purim and to encourage the Jewish people in exile, emphasizing God’s providential care and deliverance through human agents.
今日への適用
This verse teaches us to think carefully before we speak, especially when it comes to offering advice about honoring others. Imagine if you're at work and your boss asks how to recognize an employee. Your advice could unexpectedly benefit someone you didn't intend.