1 Chronicles 21:23
Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005
ኦርናም “ንጉሥ ሆይ፥ ውሰደው፤ የፈለግኸውንም አድርግበት፤ በመሠዊያው ላይ መሥዋዕት ሆነው እንዲቃጠሉ እነዚህን በሬዎች ጨምረህ ውሰድ፤ እነዚህም የእህል መውቂያ እንጨቶች ለማገዶ ይሁኑልህ፤ ስንዴውንም መባ አድርገህ አቅርበው፤ እነሆ ሁሉንም ለአንተ ሰጥቼሃለሁ” አለው።
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Ornan tells King David that he can take whatever he needs, including oxen for sacrifices, tools for wood, and wheat for offerings. Ornan is generously offering everything he has for David's use.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend came to you asking for some of your toys to play with, and you said, 'Take all of them! Use them however you want.' That's how Ornan felt about David. He wanted to help David with everything he had, just like sharing all your toys with a friend.
Historical Background
This verse is from 1 Chronicles, written by the Chronicler, likely around 400 BCE. The audience was the post-exilic community in Jerusalem, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and reestablishing the religious and social order after the Babylonian exile.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can think about times when we might be asked to contribute to a cause or project. Just like Ornan, we can offer our resources and talents generously to support others, especially in times of need.
Topics
generositysacrificeleadershipservicecommunityoffering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ornan in 1 Chronicles 21:23?
Ornan was a Jebusite who owned property in Jerusalem. In this passage, he offers his property and resources to King David for the purpose of making offerings.
What does David need from Ornan?
David needs materials for sacrifices, including oxen for burnt offerings, wood for the altar, and wheat for the meat offering, which Ornan willingly provides.
Why is Ornan so generous to David?
Ornan's generosity might stem from a desire to support the king's religious duties and to show respect and loyalty to David, possibly hoping for favor or protection.
How can we apply Ornan's generosity in our lives?
We can apply Ornan's generosity by being willing to share our resources and talents for the benefit of others, especially when it comes to supporting important causes or helping those in need.