혀로 물을 핥아먹는 사람과 무릎을 꿇고 마시는 사람(사사기 7장 5절)

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“Separate everyone who laps up the water with his tongue like a dog, from everyone who gets down on his knees to drink.” 

"개처럼 혀로 물을 핥아먹는 사람과 무릎을 꿇고 마시는 사람을 구분해 주세요."

This is a quotation from the Bible, specifically from the book of Judges, chapter 7, verse 5. It is part of the story of Gideon, a judge and military leader of Israel, who was chosen by God to defeat the Midianites, a hostile nation that oppressed Israel for seven years3.

이 구절은 성경, 특히 사사기 7장 5절에서 인용한 것입니다. 이스라엘의 사사이자 군사 지도자였던 기드온이 하나님의 선택을 받아 7년 동안 이스라엘을 억압한 적대 국가인 미디안을 물리친 이야기의 일부입니다3.

In this verse, God instructs Gideon to reduce the size of his army from 32,000 to 300 men, by separating those who lap the water with their tongues like a dog from those who kneel to drink. The reason for this test was to select only the most alert and vigilant soldiers, who would not lower their heads to the water and expose themselves to a surprise attack . God wanted to show that he could deliver Israel with a small and weak army, so that his power and glory would be evident.

이 구절에서 하나님은 기드온에게 개처럼 혀로 물을 핥는 사람과 무릎을 꿇고 마시는 사람을 분리하여 군대의 규모를 32,000 명에서 300 명으로 줄 이도록 지시합니다. 이 시험의 이유는 물에 고개를 숙이지 않고 기습 공격에 노출되지 않는 가장 경계하고 경계하는 병사들만 선택하기 위해서였습니다 . 하나님께서는 작고 약한 군대로도 이스라엘을 구원하실 수 있다는 것을 보여 주시고 그분의 능력과 영광을 드러내시기를 원하셨습니다.

The meaning of this verse is that God sometimes uses unconventional and unexpected ways to accomplish his purposes, and that he requires his people to trust him and obey him, even when his commands seem illogical or impossible. The verse also teaches that God values quality over quantity, and that he looks for those who are faithful and watchful in his service .

이 구절의 의미는 하나님은 때때로 자신의 목적을 달성하기 위해 틀에 박히지 않은 예상치 못한 방법을 사용하시며, 그의 명령이 비논리적이거나 불가능해 보일 때에도 그의 백성들이 그를 신뢰하고 순종해야 한다는 것입니다. 이 구절은 또한 하나님은 양보다 질을 중시하시며, 신실하고 깨어 있는 사람을 찾으신다는 것을 가르칩니다.

You can learn more about the meaning and context of this verse from these sources:

이 구절의 의미와 문맥에 대한 자세한 내용은 다음 자료에서 확인할 수 있습니다:

Judges 7:5 - Bible Gateway

Judges 7:5 - Bible Hub

Judges 7 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete)

[Judges 7:5 Commentary - The Biblical Illustrator]

[Judges 7:5 Commentary - John Gill’s Exposition of the Whole Bible]

[Judges 7:5 Commentary - Wesley’s Explanatory Notes]

[Judges 7:5 Commentary - David Guzik Commentary on the Bible]

[Judges 7:5 Commentary - Sermon Writer]

I hope this helps you understand the meaning of this verse. Have a nice day! 😊

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