Exodus 16:20
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
Exodus 16:20 tells us that some Israelites did not listen to Moses and kept some of the manna until the next morning. As a result, the manna became infested with worms and smelled bad, which made Moses angry.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your mom told you not to leave your lunch in your lunchbox overnight. But you did it anyway and the next day, it was all yucky with bugs and stinky! That's what happened to the Israelites when they didn't listen to Moses about the manna.
歴史的背景
The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1440 BC. It describes the Israelites' journey after being freed from slavery in Egypt. The manna was a miraculous food provided by God to sustain them during their travels.
今日への適用
In today's world, this verse reminds us of the importance of following instructions. For example, if your teacher gives you specific directions on how to care for a school project, ignoring them could lead to the project being ruined or damaged.