Genesis 47:27
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse tells us that Jacob and his family moved to Egypt and settled in a place called Goshen. They lived there, owned land, and their population grew a lot. The verse is from the book of Genesis and shows the prosperity of Jacob's family in a new land.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your family move to a new neighborhood. In this verse, Jacob and his family moved to Egypt. They found a nice place called Goshen where they could plant gardens and raise animals. Over time, they had many more family members, and everyone was happy and healthy.
歴史的背景
The book of Genesis was written by Moses, around 1400 BC. It was written for the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land, to remind them of their origins and the faithfulness of God. The Israelites were living in a foreign land, Egypt, and this verse shows their success there.
今日への適用
This verse can remind us of the importance of adapting to new environments and the potential for growth in unexpected places. For example, if you move to a new city for a job, you can thrive there, just as the Israelites did in Goshen.