Exodus 23:26

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

በም​ድ​ር​ህም መካን፥ ወይም የማ​ይ​ወ​ልድ አይ​ኖ​ርም፤ የዘ​መ​ን​ህ​ንም ቍጥር እሞ​ላ​ለሁ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Exodus says that God will ensure that no animals in the land will lose their young, and no person will be barren. God also promises to fulfill the number of days of the people's lives. God is speaking, and the key message is His promise to bless and protect His people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a garden full of plants and animals. God is like a super kind gardener who promises to make sure all your plants grow well and all the animals have healthy babies. And just like when you get to enjoy your favorite game for as long as you want, God says He will let you live your life for as long as He plans.

Historical Background

This passage was written by Moses around 1446 BC, addressing the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land. The cultural context is one where fertility and longevity were seen as blessings from God, and barrenness and short life spans were often viewed as curses.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can encourage people facing challenges with fertility or longevity. For example, a couple struggling to have a child can find hope and reassurance in God's promise to bless them with children. Similarly, someone dealing with a serious health issue can find comfort in God's promise to fulfill the number of their days.

Topics

• blessing
• fertility
• longevity
• hope
• God's promises
• protection

Related Verses

• Genesis 17:6
• Psalm 127:3-5
• Luke 1:7-80
• Psalm 91:16
• Deuteronomy 7:14

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse promise to believers?

This verse promises that God will ensure fertility and longevity among the people, meaning they will not face barrenness or premature loss of life.

How can this verse be relevant to modern families?

Modern families facing challenges with fertility or health can find comfort and hope in God's promise to bless them and fulfill their days, providing a sense of assurance and peace.

Does this verse apply only to physical blessings?

While the verse speaks about physical blessings like fertility and longevity, it also symbolizes God's broader blessings and divine protection, extending to spiritual fulfillment and well-being.

How can we understand 'the number of thy days I will fulfill'?

This phrase means that God will ensure each person lives out their days to the fullness of His plan, not just in terms of age but in fulfilling their purpose and destiny.