Judges 21:22
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is about a promise made to handle complaints from fathers or brothers of potential brides. The speakers are promising to be lenient and to explain why they did not save a wife for each man during the war, so that those who did not provide a bride would not feel guilty.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your friends promised to share your toys, but forgot to save one for each friend. Now, if the parents of your friends ask why, you promise to say, 'Please be nice to our friends because we forgot to save a toy for each one.' This verse is like that, but with grown-ups and brides.
歴史的背景
Judges was written by various authors around 1050-1000 BCE, during the time of the Judges in ancient Israel. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects the tribal conflicts and moral challenges of that era.
今日への適用
In modern times, this verse teaches us about the importance of communication and transparency in relationships. If you make a promise and can't keep it, be honest and explain why to prevent misunderstandings and guilt.