Leviticus 26:17
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is God speaking to the Israelites. He warns that if they disobey Him, He will allow their enemies to defeat them, and they will run away even when there is no one chasing them.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if you didn't listen to your parents and they said, 'If you keep doing that, I won't protect you from the bullies at school.' That's what God is saying here. He's telling the Israelites that if they don't follow His rules, He won't protect them from their enemies.
歴史的背景
Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It contains laws and instructions given by God to the Israelites. This verse is part of a list of consequences for not following God's commands.
今日への適用
Today, this verse can remind us that our choices have consequences. For example, if we neglect our health, we might get sick more easily. Similarly, in our faith, if we ignore God's teachings, we might find ourselves in difficult situations.