Jeremiah 12:1

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

主よ、わたしがあなたと論じ争う時、あなたは常に正しい。しかしなお、わたしはあなたの前に、さばきのことを論じてみたい。悪人の道がさかえ、不信実な者がみな繁栄するのはなにゆえですか。

この聖句の意味

In Jeremiah 12:1, Jeremiah, a prophet, is speaking to God, acknowledging God's righteousness but questioning why wicked people seem to prosper. Jeremiah seeks an explanation for this apparent injustice.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you see someone breaking the rules but still getting rewarded. You might ask, 'Why is that fair?' Jeremiah feels the same way about bad people and asks God why it seems they're winning.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah, a prophet of Judah, wrote this around 627-582 BCE. He addresses God's judgments in a time when the nation was facing moral decay and political instability.

今日への適用

In a corporate environment, an employee might notice dishonest colleagues getting promotions while honest workers are overlooked. This can lead to feelings of frustration and questioning the fairness of the system.

トピック

• justice
• righteousness
• prosperity
• trust
• faith
• questioning God

関連する聖句

• Psalms 73:1-14
• Habakkuk 1:13
• Malachi 3:18
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Romans 3:5-8

よくある質問

Does Jeremiah doubt God's justice?

Jeremiah acknowledges God's righteousness but questions its manifestation, seeking understanding rather than doubting God's character.

What does this verse teach about faith?

It teaches that faith involves honest dialogue with God, even when questions arise, and trust in God's ultimate justice.

How can we relate to Jeremiah's feelings?

We can relate by recognizing our own struggles with understanding God's actions and seeking God's perspective in difficult times.

What is the main theme of Jeremiah 12:1?

The verse explores the theme of justice, questioning why wickedness seems to succeed while righteousness can suffer apparent injustice.