Genesis 41:36
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
Joseph suggests storing grain during times of abundance to prepare for the coming famine in Egypt, ensuring the land does not perish due to lack of food. This advice comes from Joseph in his role as a trusted advisor to Pharaoh.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have seven good years where you have lots of cookies, but then seven bad years where there are no cookies. Joseph says to save the cookies from the good years to eat during the bad years so everyone stays healthy and happy.
歴史的背景
This verse is part of the Book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1446-1406 B.C. It describes the events in Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh, where Joseph, a Hebrew and interpreter of dreams, advises the Pharaoh on how to manage the coming famine.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse teaches us the importance of planning ahead and saving resources. For example, a family might save money during prosperous times to ensure they can handle unexpected financial hardships in the future.