Ezra 6:9

Amharic Gamo (ጋሞ ማጻፋ)

ቃሴካ ዬሩሳላሜን ዲዛ ቄሴቲ ኢንቴስ ዮቲዛ ማላ ጋላስ ጋላስ ሳሎ ጾሳስ ያርሾ ሺሻና ማላ ኢንቴፌ ኮዬቲዛ ሚርጎታ፥ ርሾታ፥ ርሾ ላቃታ፥ ቃሴካ ሙጹዋታስ ጊዲዛ ጊስቴ፥ ማጺኔ፥ ዎይኔ ኡሹኔ ዎጋራ ዛይቴ ኡባ ፓጬይ ባይንዳ ኢስታስ ኢሚቴ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is about providing necessary items for the temple sacrifices, including animals and food. The message is that these supplies should be given to the priests at Jerusalem every day without fail.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're helping your friend build a clubhouse. You promise to give them all the tools and materials they need every day. That's what this verse is about, but instead of a clubhouse, it's about providing what the priests need for their temple work.

Historical Background

Ezra wrote this verse during the post-exilic period, around 450 BC, when the Jewish people were returning from Babylon. The audience was the Persian authorities, and the setting was the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, imagine a community center that needs supplies to continue its operations. The people in charge should ensure that these supplies are provided regularly to keep the center running smoothly.

Topics

• sacrifice
• support
• temple
• provision
• priesthood
• worship

Related Verses

• Exodus 29:38
• Numbers 28:3
• 1 Kings 4:22
• Matthew 23:18
• Luke 1:11

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezra 6:9?

The speaker is not explicitly mentioned, but it is understood to be the Persian authorities, likely Cyrus or Darius, giving instructions to provide the necessary supplies for the temple sacrifices.

What is the main message of this verse?

The main message is the commitment to provide daily supplies for the temple sacrifices, ensuring that the priests have everything they need to perform their duties.

How does this verse relate to daily life today?

This verse can be seen as a metaphor for supporting organizations and people who need regular resources to maintain their operations, whether it be a community center or a religious institution.

What kind of supplies are mentioned in Ezra 6:9?

The supplies mentioned include young bullocks, rams, lambs for burnt offerings, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, all of which are necessary for the temple sacrifices.