Nehemiah 6:19
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse describes how Tobiah, an enemy of Nehemiah, sent letters to frighten him. It also mentions that others reported good deeds to Nehemiah and shared his words. The key message is about dealing with fear and maintaining integrity.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you're building a big sandcastle and someone tries to scare you by saying your castle will fall. But your friends come and tell you how great your castle looks and share your ideas on how to make it even better. That's kind of what's happening here, but with a big project to rebuild a city wall!
歴史的背景
Nehemiah 6 was written by Nehemiah, likely around the 5th century BC, during the Persian period. He wrote this to an audience of returning Jews who had been exiled and were rebuilding their city in Jerusalem. The cultural setting involves rebuilding after exile and facing opposition from neighboring groups.
今日への適用
In a modern context, imagine you start a community garden and someone keeps trying to scare you about it failing. But your friends support you and share your vision with others. This verse reminds us to stay strong and not let fear stop us from doing good.