Exodus 9:16

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

しかし、わたしがあなたをながらえさせたのは、あなたにわたしの力を見させるため、そして、わたしの名が全地に宣べ伝えられるためにほかならない。

この聖句の意味

In Exodus 9:16, God is speaking to Pharaoh and explains that He raised Pharaoh up for a specific purpose: to demonstrate His power and to spread His name throughout the earth. This verse highlights God's sovereign purpose in the lives of individuals.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're playing a game, and your friend is the best at it. God is saying that He put Pharaoh in charge of Egypt, not just for fun, but to show everyone how powerful He is, like when you play with your best friend and everyone watches how good you both are.

歴史的背景

This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446 BC, detailing the events leading up to the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. The audience was primarily the Israelites and the Egyptians, with the cultural setting involving the power struggle between God and the Pharaoh of Egypt.

今日への適用

In modern terms, this verse can apply to someone like a CEO who is given a failing company to turn around. Just like God using Pharaoh to show His power, He might use a CEO to demonstrate His ability to bring success and His name through the company's turnaround.

トピック

• sovereignty
• power
• purpose
• faith
• salvation
• God's name

関連する聖句

• Deuteronomy 4:32
• 2 Chronicles 20:6
• John 9:3
• Romans 9:17
• 2 Thessalonians 2:11

よくある質問

Who is speaking in Exodus 9:16?

God is speaking to Pharaoh, emphasizing His purpose and power.

What is God's purpose for Pharaoh according to this verse?

God raised Pharaoh up to show His power and to spread His name throughout the earth.

How can this verse be applied to modern life?

God can use people in powerful positions to demonstrate His power and spread His name, much like He used Pharaoh.

What other verses in the Bible relate to this theme?

Deuteronomy 4:32, 2 Chronicles 20:6, John 9:3, Romans 9:17, and 2 Thessalonians 2:11 all relate to God's sovereignty and purpose in the lives of individuals.