Genesis 31:8

Korean 2021 (읽기 쉬운 성경)

장인어른이 ‘점 있는 것이 자네가 받을 품삯이네.’라고 말씀하시면 짐승들이 모두 점이 있는 새끼를 낳았소. 장인어른이 ‘줄무늬 있는 것이 자네가 받을 품삯이네.’라고 말씀하시면 짐승들이 모두 줄무늬 있는 새끼를 낳았소.

이 구절의 의미

This verse is from the story of Jacob working for Laban. It says that whenever Laban decided that speckled animals would be Jacob's pay, all the animals had speckles. When Laban changed to ring-streaked animals, all the animals were ring-streaked. This shows God's involvement in Jacob's prosperity.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you're playing a game where you get points based on the color of marbles. If the game rules say you get points for blue marbles, suddenly all the marbles turn blue. Then, if the rules change to green marbles, all the marbles turn green. That's like what happened with Jacob and his animals.

역사적 배경

The book of Genesis was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It tells the story of Jacob working for his uncle Laban in Mesopotamia. The culture was pastoral, and people's wealth was often measured by their livestock.

오늘의 적용

Today, we can see God's hand in our lives, guiding our circumstances for our benefit. For example, if you're praying for a job in a particular field, and suddenly opportunities keep appearing in that field, it might be God's way of showing His guidance.

주제

• prosperity
• God's providence
• faith
• covenant
• stewardship
• trust

관련 구절

• Exodus 16:13-15
• Deuteronomy 8:10-18
• 1 Kings 19:20
• Proverbs 10:22
• John 10:28-30

자주 묻는 질문

What does this verse teach about God's involvement in our lives?

It teaches that God can influence circumstances for our good, as He did with Jacob's livestock, ensuring Jacob's prosperity.

How can we apply this story to modern-day situations?

We can trust that God will guide our circumstances for our benefit, similar to how He guided Jacob's livestock, and be grateful for His providence.

What does this verse say about Laban's character?

Laban seems dishonest and manipulative, changing the terms of Jacob's wages repeatedly, but God ensured Jacob's success despite Laban's deceit.

How can this story encourage those facing difficult situations?

It can encourage us to trust that even in challenging circumstances, God can work things out for our good, as He did for Jacob.