2 Chronicles 31:10

Korean 2021 (읽기 쉬운 성경)

그러자 사독 집안 출신의 대제사장 아사랴 가 대답하였다. “백성이 주의 성전에 예물을 가져오기 시작하면서부터, 우리가 먹을 것을 넉넉하게 받고도 이렇게 많이 남았습니다. 주께서 당신의 백성에게 복을 내리시니 이렇게 많은 양이 남게 되었습니다.”

이 구절의 의미

In this verse, Azariah, the chief priest, is talking to someone about how the offerings the people have brought to the temple have been plentiful. He says they have more than enough food and that this abundance is a blessing from God.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you have a piggy bank where you put all your coins. One day, you find out that there are so many coins that you can't even count them all. That's what happened in the temple. The people gave so much that they had more than they needed, and it was all because God blessed them.

역사적 배경

2 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, likely by an author or group of authors who were recording the history of the Jewish people. The audience is the returning exiles and those who seek to understand their history and God's faithfulness. The cultural setting is one of rebuilding and reaffirming their relationship with God after a period of exile.

오늘의 적용

Think about a time when you shared your resources with someone in need, and unexpectedly, you found yourself with even more than before. This verse encourages us to trust that when we give, God will provide for our needs and often bless us abundantly.

주제

• blessings
• generosity
• trust
• abundance
• God's provision
• offerings

관련 구절

• Deuteronomy 28:8
• Malachi 3:10
• Matthew 6:33
• 2 Corinthians 9:8
• Proverbs 11:25

자주 묻는 질문

What does it mean when Azariah says they have 'left plenty'?

Azariah is indicating that after using the offerings for their needs, there was still a surplus, showing the abundance of God's blessings.

How does this verse relate to the concept of tithing?

This verse suggests that when people generously give to God, He blesses them abundantly, which parallels the concept of tithing where believers give a portion of their resources to God.

What can we learn about trust from this verse?

We can learn that trusting God with our resources and giving to Him leads to His blessings and provision, often more than we expect.

How does this verse connect with other biblical teachings on wealth?

This verse connects with teachings that encourage believers to be generous with their wealth, trusting that God will provide and bless their generosity.