Nehemiah 9:32
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is a prayer from Nehemiah, asking God to remember all the troubles that have come upon God's people over time. Nehemiah acknowledges God's power and faithfulness and asks God not to overlook the hardships faced by the people.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if your best friend went through a lot of tough times, and you were asking another friend to remember all those times and not think they were small. That's what Nehemiah is doing, but with God and all of God's people.
歴史的背景
This verse is part of the Book of Nehemiah, written by Nehemiah himself around 445-432 BCE. It was written to the Israelites who returned from exile, addressing their struggles and God's covenant faithfulness. The cultural setting was a time of rebuilding and re-establishing the community in Jerusalem.
今日への適用
Consider a community facing repeated challenges, such as natural disasters. The leaders might use this verse to remind God of the long-standing struggles and seek renewed strength and hope for the future.