Judges 11:35
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)
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In this verse, Jephthah is speaking to his daughter, whom he sees after making a vow to sacrifice the first person he sees upon returning victorious from battle. He expresses deep sorrow and regret at the consequences of his vow.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you promised to give away your favorite toy if you won a game, and then you win. But when you look around, your best friend is the first person you see. You feel really sad because you didn't want to give away your friend, but you made a promise. That's how Jephthah feels in this verse.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
The book of Judges was compiled from various sources and oral traditions, likely between the 10th and 6th centuries BCE. It records events from the period when Israel was governed by leaders called judges. The audience would have been the Israelites, and the story reflects the cultural practice of making vows to God.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In modern life, we often make promises or commitments that can have unexpected consequences. For instance, if you promise to quit a job at a certain time and that time comes, but you've just found out your partner is pregnant, the promise might feel very difficult to keep. This story reminds us to be careful about the promises we make.