Genesis 38:29

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

そして、その子が手をひっこめると、その弟が出たので、「どうしてあなたは自分で破って出るのか」と言った。これによって名はペレヅと呼ばれた。その後、手に緋の糸のある兄が出たので、名はゼラと呼ばれた。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes the birth of twin brothers, Perez and Zerah. When Zerah's hand came out first, the midwife tied a scarlet thread on it. But Zerah pulled his hand back, and Perez was born first. The mother named Perez, meaning 'breach' or 'breakthrough', because he broke through to be born first.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine two friends racing to the finish line. One friend got his hand to the line first, but then moved back. The other friend then got to the line first. The winner was called 'First Across the Line', just like Perez means 'breakthrough'.

歴史的背景

Genesis was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This passage is part of the larger narrative of Judah's family line, which includes Perez, an ancestor of King David and Jesus. The story reflects the cultural norms and practices of ancient Near Eastern societies.

今日への適用

In modern life, this story can teach us about perseverance and the importance of being the first to act. Just like Perez, who pushed through to be born first, we can strive to be proactive in our efforts and not let fear hold us back.

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よくある質問

Why was Perez named 'breach'?

Perez was named 'breach' because he broke through to be born first, showing perseverance and initiative.

What is the significance of the scarlet thread?

The scarlet thread was tied to Zerah's hand to mark him as the firstborn. Its absence on Perez's hand highlighted his unexpected birth order.

How does this story relate to Jesus?

Perez is an ancestor of King David and Jesus, making this story significant in tracing the lineage of the Messiah.

What does this story teach us about perseverance?

The story teaches us to persevere and not let obstacles hold us back, as Perez did by being the first to be born despite initial setbacks.

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