Numbers 14:29
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse is God speaking to the Israelites, saying that because they have complained and disbelieved, all those who were over twenty years old will die in the wilderness and not enter the promised land. The key message is about the consequences of unbelief and rebellion.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you and your friends are on a big trip, and you all start complaining about the journey. Your parents get upset and say that because you're not being positive, none of you will get to see the cool place you were going to visit. That's kind of what's happening here with God and the Israelites.
歴史的背景
Numbers 14:29 was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It's part of the narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the promised land. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects the cultural and spiritual expectations of obedience to God's commands.
今日への適用
In modern terms, this can be applied to someone who repeatedly disbelieves in their ability to achieve something important, like finishing school or starting a business. The verse suggests that persistent doubt can hinder one's progress towards important goals.