그들이 모두 맹세하여 하나님이 자기의 종 모세를 시켜서 주신 율법을 엄수하고 우리 주 하나님의 모든 계명과 규정과 가르침을 따르기로 약속하였고, 만일 지키지 않으면 저주를 받아도 좋다고 맹세하였다. 이때에 우리는 특별히 다음과 같은 ㄱ) 행동 규칙도 정해 놓고 지키기로 맹세하였다. (ㄱ. 느헤미야 총독의 법전)
이 구절의 의미
This verse describes people making a promise to follow God's laws and commandments, given by Moses. They agreed to do this with their leaders and took an oath to stay true to God's teachings.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine you and your friends made a promise to always play by the rules in a game. Now, think of God's rules as the game rules, and the people in this story are promising to always follow them, just like you and your friends would promise to play fairly.
역사적 배경
Nehemiah 10:29 is part of the book of Nehemiah, which was written by Nehemiah, a Jewish leader, in the 5th century BC. The audience was the Jewish people who had returned to Jerusalem from exile. The cultural setting was a time when the community was rebuilding and reaffirming their commitment to God’s laws.
오늘의 적용
Today, this verse can apply to a group of friends or community members who make a commitment to uphold moral and ethical standards, much like a neighborhood agreeing to follow local laws to keep the community safe and harmonious.
What does it mean to 'enter into a curse and an oath'?
This means to make a serious commitment or promise. In ancient times, entering into a curse meant agreeing to suffer consequences if the promise was broken, while an oath was a solemn pledge to uphold the promise.
Why were they following God's laws given by Moses?
The people were reaffirming their commitment to God and His teachings, which were given to them through Moses. This was a way to show their dedication to God and to maintain their relationship with Him.
What does 'judgments and statutes' refer to?
Judgments and statutes refer to the rules and laws given by God to guide the people's behavior and justice system. These were part of the broader set of commandments that the people promised to follow.
Why is this important for the community?
This commitment was crucial for the community to rebuild and maintain unity and faithfulness to God. By agreeing to follow God's laws, they were setting a foundation for their society to thrive and remain true to their beliefs.