Ezra 7:16

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

またバビロン全州であなたが獲るすべての金銀、および民と祭司とが、エルサレムにあるその神の宮のために、真心からささげた供え物を携えて行く。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes a directive to gather all the silver and gold from the province of Babylon, along with voluntary offerings from the people and priests, for the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem. The speaker is likely a leader or official giving instructions to Ezra.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you're planning a big party for your friend's birthday. You ask all your friends to bring their favorite toys and treats to make the party amazing. That's what this verse is about, but instead of a party, they're collecting treasures to build a special house for God.

歴史的背景

Ezra 7:16 is part of the Book of Ezra, written around 400 BCE. It was composed by Ezra, a priest and scribe, to document the return of the Jews from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem. The audience was the Jewish community, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and religious revival.

今日への適用

In a modern context, this verse could be seen as a call to contribute our resources, talents, and time to support the church and its community outreach programs. Imagine a local church organizing a food drive; everyone contributes what they can, working together to help those in need.

トピック

• offerings
• resources
• community
• building
• faith
• rebuilding

関連する聖句

• 1 Corinthians 16:2
• 2 Corinthians 9:7
• Exodus 25:2
• 1 Chronicles 29:9
• Luke 21:1-4

よくある質問

Who was given the instruction in Ezra 7:16?

The instruction in Ezra 7:16 was likely given to Ezra, who was tasked with collecting offerings and treasures to build the house of God in Jerusalem.

Why was the silver and gold being collected?

The silver and gold were being collected to fund the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, a significant religious and cultural project for the Jewish community.

What does 'freewill offering' mean in this context?

A 'freewill offering' means that the contributions were given willingly by the people and the priests, showing a voluntary spirit of generosity and devotion to the cause.

How does this verse relate to modern church practices?

This verse can relate to modern church practices where members contribute their resources, talents, and time to support the church's mission and community service initiatives.