Nehemiah 5:16
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
Nehemiah explains that he was working on rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and did not buy any land for himself. He also mentions that all his servants were helping with this work. The key message is about dedication and selflessness in the service of a greater cause.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're part of a big team building a treehouse. Nehemiah was the leader who made sure everyone worked together to build the wall around Jerusalem. He didn't take time to buy land or do anything else. He just focused on the wall, and his friends helped him too.
歴史的背景
The Book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah himself around 445-420 BCE. It describes Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The audience was likely the Jewish people returning to Jerusalem, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and restoration.
今日への適用
In a modern context, imagine you're part of a community project to clean up a local park. You might see people who dedicate their time and resources to the project without seeking personal gain, showing dedication and selflessness similar to Nehemiah’s example.