Exodus 10:3

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

モーセとアロンはパロのもとに行って彼に言った、「ヘブルびとの神、主はこう仰せられる、『いつまで、あなたは、わたしに屈伏することを拒むのですか。民を去らせて、わたしに仕えさせなさい。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh on behalf of God, asking him to let the Hebrews go so they can worship God. They remind Pharaoh of God's power and warn him about his stubbornness.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a toy that belongs to your friend. Your friend asks you to give it back so they can play with it. But you keep saying no. Moses and Aaron are like your friend, asking Pharaoh to let the Hebrews go so they can worship God, just like your friend wants to play with their toy.

歴史的背景

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 B.C.E., detailing the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom. The audience was primarily the Israelites, and the cultural setting was a time of oppression and divine intervention.

今日への適用

Consider a time when you've had to ask someone to let go of something they're holding onto, like an idea or a behavior. Like Moses and Aaron, sometimes we must gently but firmly remind others of the bigger picture and the importance of change for their growth and well-being.

トピック

• deliverance
• obedience
• power
• stubbornness
• worship
• confrontation

関連する聖句

• Numbers 22:38
• 2 Chronicles 36:13
• Nehemiah 9:17
• Romans 9:17
• Revelation 15:3

よくある質問

Why is Pharaoh refusing to let the Hebrews go?

Pharaoh is refusing because he is stubborn and fears losing his power over the Hebrews, who are his slaves and a significant part of his workforce.

What does it mean to 'serve God' in this context?

To 'serve God' means to worship and follow God's commands, which in this case involves leaving Egypt to offer sacrifices and celebrate the Passover.

How does this verse relate to God's power?

This verse emphasizes God's power by showing that Pharaoh's refusal to let the Hebrews go is a test of his humility and obedience to a higher authority.

What can we learn about confrontation from this verse?

We learn that confrontation can be necessary when it comes to standing up for what is right and just, especially when it involves freeing people from oppression and enabling them to worship God.