Joshua 7:19

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

여호수아가 아간에게 이르되 `내 아들아 청하노라 이스라엘의 하나님 여호와께 영광을 돌려 그 앞에 자복하고 네 행한 일을 내게 고하라 그 일을 내게 숨기지 말라'

이 구절의 의미

Joshua is speaking to Achan, asking him to give glory to God and confess his sins. Joshua wants Achan to tell the truth about what he has done and not hide anything from him.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you took a cookie without asking and felt bad. Joshua is like a parent asking Achan to tell the truth to God and him, so he can fix what he did wrong.

역사적 배경

The Book of Joshua was written by Joshua, a leader of the Israelites, around 1400-1350 BC. This verse is part of the story of Achan's sin and the consequences of taking forbidden things from Jericho. The audience includes the Israelites entering the Promised Land.

오늘의 적용

When you make a mistake, like lying about chores, admitting it to your parents and to God shows honesty and helps you make things right. It's better to confess than to hide your actions.

주제

• confession
• sin
• truth
• consequences
• forgiveness
• repentance

관련 구절

• Numbers 32:23
• Psalms 32:5
• Proverbs 28:13
• 1 John 1:9
• Acts 19:18

자주 묻는 질문

Why does Joshua ask Achan to confess?

Joshua asks Achan to confess so that Achan can admit his wrongdoing and seek forgiveness from God, acknowledging his sin and the consequences of his actions.

What does giving glory to God mean in this context?

Giving glory to God means acknowledging God's supremacy and confessing one's sins to Him, recognizing that one's actions affect the entire community and God's plan.

How can we apply the lesson of this verse to our daily lives?

We can apply this lesson by being honest about our mistakes and confessing our sins to God and those we've wronged, seeking to make things right and receive forgiveness.

What are the consequences of not confessing one's sins?

The consequences of not confessing can include guilt, further sin, and lack of forgiveness, leading to a cycle of wrong actions and missing the opportunity for grace and reconciliation.