Jeremiah 34:11

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

後に心を翻し、解放した男女の奴隷をひきかえさせ、再びこれを従わせて奴隷とした。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes how people who had freed their slaves later went back on their promise and forced those freed slaves back into servitude. Jeremiah is the author, and the message is about the importance of keeping promises and the consequences of breaking them.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a toy that you promised to share with your friend, but then you took it back and said they couldn't play with it anymore. That's what happened here. People freed slaves, then changed their minds and made them slaves again. It's not nice to break promises.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this in the 6th century BCE. He was addressing the leaders and people of Judah, warning them about the consequences of breaking their word and oppressing others. The cultural context was one of political instability and social injustice.

今日への適用

In modern times, imagine a company that promised employees better working conditions but then went back on that promise. This verse reminds us of the importance of keeping our word, especially when it affects others' lives.

トピック

• justice
• promises
• freedom
• oppression
• consequences
• leadership

関連する聖句

• Exodus 21:2-6
• Deuteronomy 15:12-18
• Ephesians 6:9
• Colossians 4:1
• James 5:4

よくある質問

Why did they break their promise to free the slaves?

They likely broke their promise due to economic pressure or a change in political circumstances, showing a lack of commitment to justice and freedom.

What were the consequences of breaking this promise?

Breaking the promise led to God's judgment and a warning about the consequences of oppressing others, emphasizing the importance of keeping one's word.

Can you give an example of a similar situation in the Bible?

In Exodus 21:2-6, God lays out laws about freeing slaves, which relates to the themes of freedom and the keeping of promises.

How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?

We can apply this verse by ensuring we keep our promises, especially when they affect others' lives and freedoms, and by advocating for justice and fairness.