Leviticus 25:33

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

レビびとのひとりが、それを買いもどさない時は、その所有の町にある売った家はヨベルの年にはもどされるであろう。レビびとの町々の家はイスラエルの人々のうちに彼らがもっている所有だからである。

この聖句の意味

This verse is about the special rules for the Levites' houses. It says that even if someone buys a house from a Levite, the house must return to the Levite family in the year of Jubilee. The Levites' houses are their special possession because they don't have land like other tribes.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a special toy that your family always keeps, even if you let your friend borrow it for a while. That's kind of like the Levites' houses. No matter what, these houses always come back to the Levite families, just like your special toy always comes back to you.

歴史的背景

The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1400 BCE. It was given to the Israelites to guide their life, especially religious practices and social laws. This verse reflects the importance of the Levites and their unique role in the community, ensuring they always have a place to live.

今日への適用

In today's context, this verse teaches us about the importance of fairness and respect for others' property. For instance, if a landlord owns a property that is crucial for a community, it's important to ensure that the community benefits from it and it's not just a commercial asset.

トピック

• property
• fairness
• community
• Levites
• Jubilee
• social justice

関連する聖句

• Numbers 35:1-8
• 1 Chronicles 6:60
• Ezekiel 45:3-5
• Luke 4:18
• Acts 4:32-35

よくある質問

Why are the Levites' houses special?

The Levites didn't receive land like the other tribes; their houses were their special possession to ensure they had a place to live and serve God.

What is the year of Jubilee?

The year of Jubilee was a special year in ancient Israel where debts were forgiven, and properties returned to their original families to maintain fairness.

Can this verse be applied to modern property laws?

While not directly applicable, it teaches us to consider fairness and community needs when dealing with property, ensuring everyone has a place to live.

How does this relate to social justice?

It emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable groups and ensuring fairness in property rights, which is a core principle of social justice.