Genesis 41:21

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

腹にはいっても、腹にはいった事が知れず、やはり初めのように醜かった。ここでわたしは目が覚めた。

この聖句の意味

In Genesis 41:21, Pharaoh describes a dream where thin cows ate fat cows but still looked thin and sickly. This verse describes the confusion and discomfort Pharaoh felt about the dream's meaning.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a dream where you see some yucky, skinny cows eating yummy, fat cows. But even after eating, the skinny cows still look yucky and skinny. That's what Pharaoh dreamed about, and it made him feel very confused.

歴史的背景

Genesis was written by Moses around 1400 BC, recounting the history of the Israelites. This chapter is part of the story about Joseph, who interprets Pharaoh's dreams to predict and prepare for a famine in Egypt.

今日への適用

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, problems may not seem to improve. Like Pharaoh's dream, we might feel stuck and confused about why things aren't getting better, even after taking steps to address them. This reminds us to seek deeper wisdom and guidance.

トピック

• dreams
• interpretation
• famine
• confusion
• wisdom
• guidance

関連する聖句

• Genesis 41:32
• Genesis 41:49
• Ezekiel 14:14
• Matthew 2:13
• Daniel 2:31

よくある質問

What was Pharaoh's dream about in Genesis 41:21?

Pharaoh dreamed about cows eating other cows, but even after eating, the cows looked thin and sickly, which made him confused and worried.

What does this dream symbolize?

The dream symbolizes the coming famine where abundance would seemingly be consumed but not solve the deeper issues, reflecting the complex nature of the impending crisis.

How does this relate to Joseph's role?

Joseph interpreted this dream as a warning about a future famine, highlighting his role as a visionary and leader in preparing Egypt for the crisis.

Can we apply this dream to our lives today?

Yes, it teaches us that sometimes solutions to problems are not as straightforward as they seem and we may need deeper insight or wisdom to truly address issues.