Numbers 35:32

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

また、のがれの町にのがれた者のために、あがないしろを取って大祭司の死ぬ前に彼を自分の地に帰り住まわせてはならない。

この聖句の意味

This verse tells us not to take money or any other form of compensation for someone who has fled to a city of refuge. This person can only return home after the high priest dies. The key message is about justice and ensuring that the murderer cannot return home until the right time.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you accidentally break your friend's toy and run to your room to hide. You can only come out when your parents say it's okay. This verse is like that, but for grown-ups who have done something really wrong. They have to stay in a special place until someone important says they can go home.

歴史的背景

This verse is part of the Book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1400 BC. The audience was the Israelites, who were preparing to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was one where cities of refuge were established to protect people who had committed manslaughter from being killed by the victim's family.

今日への適用

In today's context, this verse can be applied to situations where someone has made a mistake that requires a period of reflection and penance. It could be a person who has caused harm to another and needs to stay away until they have truly learned from their actions and can safely return.

トピック

• justice
• penance
• cities of refuge
• forgiveness
• safety
• law

関連する聖句

• Joshua 20:6
• Exodus 21:13
• Numbers 35:25
• Deuteronomy 19:4
• Joshua 20:9

よくある質問

What is a city of refuge?

A city of refuge was a special city where someone who had accidentally killed another person could go to be safe from the victim's family seeking revenge.

Why does the verse mention the death of the priest?

The death of the priest was the signal that the person in the city of refuge could return home, as it marked the completion of the required period of protection and justice.

Can this verse be applied to modern legal systems?

Yes, it can serve as a metaphor for the need for a fair period of reflection and penance before someone who has caused harm can reintegrate into society.

How does this relate to forgiveness?

This verse underscores the importance of following proper legal and social processes before forgiveness and reintegration can occur, ensuring justice and safety.