Leviticus 15:5
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Leviticus instructs that if someone touches a bed used by a person with a skin condition, they must wash their clothes, bathe in water, and remain unclean until evening. This is part of the purification laws given by God to the Israelites.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if you touched a bed where someone was very sick. This verse says you’d need to wash your clothes and take a bath to stay clean, just like when you play in the mud and have to wash up afterward.
歴史的背景
The Book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1440 B.C. It contains instructions given by God to the Israelites for living a holy life, including rules about cleanliness and purification. These laws were important in a culture that valued ritual purity.
今日への適用
Today, while we don’t follow these exact laws, the principle of cleanliness and the importance of personal hygiene still applies. For example, washing hands before eating or after being in public places helps prevent the spread of germs.