Judges 18:18

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

彼らがミカの家にはいって刻んだ像とエポデとテラピムと鋳た像とを取った時、祭司は彼らに言った、「あなたがたは何をなさいますか」。

この聖句の意味

In this verse, some men take religious items from Micah's house, including a carved image, an ephod, and teraphim. The priest there asks what they are doing. The key message is about the taking of sacred items and the priest's confusion or concern.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine some friends come into your room and take your favorite toys. You ask them, 'What are you doing?' That's what's happening here, but with special items that people use to pray.

歴史的背景

The Book of Judges was written by an unknown author, possibly the prophet Samuel, around 1000 B.C. It was written for the Israelites to remember their history and the consequences of their actions. This story takes place in a time when Israel was not united under a king and each tribe did what was right in their own eyes.

今日への適用

In modern times, imagine if someone came into your church and took a religious statue or a holy book. You might feel violated and confused, just like the priest in this story. It’s important to respect sacred places and objects.

トピック

• idolatry
• theft
• priesthood
• worship
• conscience
• loyalty

関連する聖句

• 1 Samuel 4:3-4
• 1 Samuel 7:1
• Hosea 3:4
• Matthew 21:12-13
• 1 Corinthians 9:13

よくある質問

What does the ephod represent?

The ephod was a special garment worn by priests in ancient Israel, often associated with divination and consulting God.

What is the significance of the teraphim?

Teraphim were household idols used for worship and possibly divination, representing a form of idolatry condemned in the Bible.

Why was the priest confused?

The priest was likely confused and concerned because the items being taken were sacred and essential for the community's worship practices.

How does this relate to modern issues of theft?

This story can remind us of the consequences of taking things that don't belong to us, especially items of sentimental or spiritual value.