Numbers 29:11
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Numbers describes a specific offering of a young goat as a sin offering. It is part of a broader set of offerings, including continual burnt offerings and meal offerings, which were required for atonement and worship. The offerings were a way to seek God's forgiveness and maintain a relationship with Him.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you did something wrong and wanted to say sorry. In this case, the people offered a young goat to show they were sorry and wanted to make things right with God. They did this along with other offerings to keep their friendship with God strong.
歴史的背景
This verse was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE, during the time when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness. It was part of the instructions given to Moses by God about the offerings required for the various feasts and sacrifices. The Israelites needed clear guidelines on how to worship and seek forgiveness.
今日への適用
In modern life, we can understand this verse as a reminder to seek forgiveness and maintain our relationship with God through regular acts of repentance and worship. For example, setting aside time each week for prayer or attending church services can be seen as our form of continual offerings.