[혼혈 결혼 문제] 또 나는 그때에 블레셋 족속의 아스돗 여인과 암몬 족속의 여인과 모압 족속의 여인과 결혼한 유다 사람도 몇 명 발견하였다. 잡혼 문제는 이미 에스라가 개혁한 일이 있었으나 그것은 생존문제와 직결되어 있어서 여전히 이방여인과 결혼하는 이들이 잔존해 있었다.
이 구절의 의미
Nehemiah observes that some Jews have married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. Nehemiah is speaking and the key message is the concern about intermarriage with people from other nations.
어린이를 위한 설명
Imagine you have a special group of friends, and your friend Nehemiah notices some of your friends are playing with kids from other groups. Nehemiah thinks this might cause problems and wants to make sure everyone stays in their own group.
역사적 배경
Nehemiah wrote this part of the book in the 5th century BCE. He was a leader in Jerusalem, working to rebuild the city and its walls after the Babylonian exile. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and trying to maintain Jewish traditions.
오늘의 적용
Consider a scenario where a company tries to maintain its culture but notices employees are collaborating closely with competitors. This might lead to a loss of identity and values. The verse reminds us of the importance of maintaining our core values and community.