Judges 20:13

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

それで今ギベアにいるあの悪い人々をわたしなさい。われわれは彼らを殺して、イスラエルから悪を除き去りましょう」。しかしベニヤミンの人々はその兄弟であるイスラエルの人々の言葉を聞きいれなかった。

この聖句の意味

This verse describes the Israelites demanding the men who committed evil in Gibeah be handed over so they can be punished. The people of Benjamin refuse to comply with this request, leading to conflict.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine a neighborhood where some kids did something really bad. The parents of the other kids ask the parents of the bad kids to hand them over for punishment. But the parents of the bad kids say no, and that's when things get really messy, like when you and your friend disagree over a toy.

歴史的背景

The Book of Judges was written around the 6th century BC to describe the period of the Judges, leaders appointed by God to guide Israel. This verse portrays a time when Israel was divided, and moral corruption led to conflict.

今日への適用

In modern times, this can be applied to situations where a community faces a moral dilemma and must decide whether to confront the wrongdoers within their community or let them go unpunished, which can lead to further division.

トピック

• conflict resolution
• moral responsibility
• community
• judgment
• consequences
• obedience

関連する聖句

• Joshua 7:15
• 1 Samuel 2:12
• 2 Samuel 12:14
• Matthew 18:15
• 1 Corinthians 5:12

よくある質問

Why did the Israelites want the men to be handed over?

The Israelites wanted the men who committed evil in Gibeah to be handed over so they could punish them and remove evil from their community.

What was the outcome of the Israelites' request?

The people of Benjamin refused to hand over the men, leading to a conflict between the Israelites and the people of Benjamin.

What does this verse teach about community and responsibility?

This verse teaches that communities have a responsibility to address wrongdoings within them to maintain order and uphold moral standards.

How does this verse relate to moral judgment?

The verse highlights the importance of moral judgment and the consequences of failing to act against wrongdoing, leading to division and conflict within a community.