Judges 14:17
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Judges tells the story of Samson and his wife. Samson's wife begged him for the answer to a riddle he had posed, and after seven days of persistent pleading, he finally told her. She then shared the answer with her people, the Philistines.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a secret and your best friend keeps asking you what it is. You don't want to tell them, but after a lot of nagging and crying, you finally give in. Samson had a secret riddle, and his wife kept asking him until he finally told her.
歴史的背景
The book of Judges was written by various authors over time, likely by the prophets and scribes of Israel around 1050-550 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of tribal conflict and the struggle to follow God's laws amidst pagan influences.
今日への適用
In modern times, this story can remind us about the importance of guarding our words and secrets. Just like Samson, sometimes we might reveal something important under pressure, and it can have unintended consequences. Think about a time when you might have shared something you promised to keep secret under pressure.