Genesis 44:34
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
In Genesis 44:34, Judah is speaking to Joseph and expressing concern about returning to their father Jacob without Benjamin. He fears that Jacob might suffer from the grief of losing Benjamin, which Judah could not bear. The key message is about familial love and the fear of causing pain to a parent.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a little brother or sister, and you're worried that if you don't bring them back home, your parents might be really sad. That's what Judah is feeling here; he doesn't want his dad to be upset because Benjamin isn't there.
歴史的背景
This verse is part of the Book of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses, written around 1446-1406 BCE. The audience is the Israelites, and the cultural setting is the Patriarchal period, focusing on the lives of the Patriarchs and their families.
今日への適用
Consider a scenario where a son promises his father he'll bring his sister to a family reunion. If something happens and he can't, he might feel the same fear and concern Judah expresses. It shows the weight of responsibility and the impact of our actions on our loved ones.