Psalms 71:17
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Psalms is a prayer spoken by a person, probably David, thanking God for teaching them since they were young. They've spent their whole life telling others about God's amazing deeds.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you've had a best friend since you were a little kid who taught you so many cool things. Now you're older and you love sharing those cool things with others. That's what this verse is about, but with God as the best friend.
歴史的背景
The Book of Psalms was written by various authors, including King David, over a long period. This particular psalm was written by David, a king of Israel, for a general audience of the Israelites. It reflects the cultural setting of a time when the relationship with God was central to life.
今日への適用
Imagine you've been following a mentor's advice since you were young and now you're a successful business leader. You start mentoring others, sharing the wisdom you've learned, just like in this verse.