Leviticus 16:30
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
Leviticus 16:30 says that on the Day of Atonement, the priest will make atonement for the people to cleanse them of their sins. This is God speaking through Moses, emphasizing the cleansing power of atonement for forgiveness.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a really messy room, and your mom promises to clean it for you on a special day. On that day, she cleans up everything so that your room is spotless and you don't have to worry about the mess anymore. That's like what God does for us on the Day of Atonement.
歴史的背景
Moses wrote this verse around 1440 BC while the Israelites were in the wilderness. It was given to guide the Israelites in how to cleanse themselves of sin through the sacrificial system, particularly on the Day of Atonement.
今日への適用
In today's context, this verse reminds us of the importance of acknowledging and seeking forgiveness for our sins. For example, if you hurt a friend's feelings, you can ask for their forgiveness and work to make things right, much like the cleansing of sins on the Day of Atonement.