Psalms 78:21
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse describes God's anger towards the Israelites because of their disobedience. The Lord responded by sending a fire as a punishment. It indicates the consequences of disobeying God's commands.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if you keep ignoring your parents' rules, they might get upset. In this case, God got upset with the Israelites for not following His rules, so He sent a fire to show how angry He was. It's like when you get a time-out, but for a whole group of people.
歴史的背景
This verse is from the Psalms, written by Asaph, a Levite and one of the chief musicians in the Temple. It reflects on the history and rebellion of the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to Canaan. The Israelites frequently disobeyed God's commandments, leading to divine punishment.
今日への適用
In modern times, this can apply to someone who repeatedly ignores advice from their boss, leading to a stern warning or even termination. It serves as a reminder that actions have consequences and we should take advice and rules seriously.