Psalms 78:31
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse from Psalms describes how God's anger affected the Israelites. It says that God punished them by killing their strongest and most chosen men. The speaker is likely Asaph, a psalmist who is recounting Israel's history.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine if a teacher was really upset with a class and decided to punish the smartest and strongest kids. That's what happened here. God was upset with the Israelites and punished them by taking away their best and strongest people.
歴史的背景
The Psalmist Asaph wrote this around 1000 BC. It was written for the Israelites, likely to remind them of God's power and faithfulness. The cultural setting was one of nomadic and then settled life in the Promised Land.
今日への適用
In today's context, imagine a company that has to lay off its top performers because of poor leadership. This could be a parallel to how God's wrath can affect a community. It's a reminder to be mindful of our actions and the consequences they can have on our community.