Exodus 17:5
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In this verse, God tells Moses to lead the Israelites with some elders and to take his staff, which he used to strike the river, with him. This shows God's continuing guidance and the importance of leadership and the symbol of the staff.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine God is like a coach telling the team captain, Moses, to lead the team with some of the best players and to bring his special bat, which he used to hit the river before. This means God trusts Moses and wants him to use his special bat to help the team.
歴史的背景
The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1400 B.C. It describes the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. This verse highlights the leadership role of Moses and the symbolic importance of his staff in their journey.
今日への適用
Today, this verse can be applied when a leader is called to take on a new challenge with a team and a tool they've used before. For example, a project manager leading a new project with some experienced team members and using their proven project management techniques.