Jeremiah 29:4
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is God speaking to the people of Israel who were taken captive from Jerusalem to Babylon. God acknowledges that he caused this to happen and is now addressing them directly.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your teacher moved your whole class to a new school. God is like that teacher, saying, 'I know I moved you all here, and now I want to talk to you about it.'
歴史的背景
Jeremiah 29 was written by the prophet Jeremiah in the 6th century BCE. He wrote this to the Israelites who were exiled to Babylon as a result of the Babylonian invasion of Jerusalem. The Babylonians had taken many Israelites as captives, and Jeremiah’s message was to encourage them and provide guidance during their captivity.
今日への適用
This verse can remind us that even in difficult situations, such as being forced to move or change schools, God is still present and has a message for us. We can trust in His guidance and seek to understand His purpose.