Jeremiah 34:15

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

しかしあなたがたは今日、心を改め、おのおのその隣り人に釈放のことを告げ示して、わたしの見て正しいとすることを行い、かつわたしの名をもってとなえられる家で、わたしの前に契約を立てた。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, God is speaking to the people of Judah, reminding them that they had promised to free their slaves, as He had commanded. They made this promise in the temple, but then broke it. The key message is about keeping one's promises and treating others fairly.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you promised your friend to share your toys and then you changed your mind. God is like a parent reminding you that you should keep your promises and be kind, just like you promised in front of everyone.

歴史的背景

Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this around 600 B.C., during a critical time when the kingdom of Judah was facing threats from Babylon. God was addressing the kings and people of Judah, who had made a promise to free their slaves but did not keep it, reflecting a cultural setting where slavery was common.

今日への適用

Consider a scenario where you promised to help a colleague with a project but later decided not to. This verse reminds us that we should follow through with our commitments and treat others with fairness and respect.

トピック

• justice
• promises
• freedom
• fairness
• covenant
• responsibility

関連する聖句

• Leviticus 25:10
• Exodus 21:2
• Luke 4:18
• Matthew 5:33-37
• James 5:12

よくある質問

What does the verse mean by 'proclaiming liberty'?

It means setting slaves free, as a demonstration of justice and mercy, which was a command from God to ensure the fair treatment of people.

Why is the house 'called by my name' significant?

It refers to the temple in Jerusalem, where God's presence was believed to reside. Making a covenant there was a serious act, emphasizing the importance of the promise made.

How should we understand breaking such a covenant?

Breaking a covenant, especially one made in God's presence, shows a lack of integrity and trustworthiness, which can have serious spiritual and communal consequences.

What can we learn about responsibility from this verse?

We learn that we should take responsibility for our promises and actions, especially when they affect others, and strive to do what is right and fair.