2 Chronicles 31:6

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

በይሁዳ ከተሞች ሰዎችም ሕዝብም ሁሉ ከቀንድ ከብቶቻቸውና ከበጎቻቸው ዐሥራት አውጥተው ሰጡ፤ እንዲሁም ለአምላካቸው ለእግዚአብሔር የተለየ ያደረጉትን ስጦታ አምጥተው ከመሩት፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how the people of Israel and Judah brought their tithes, including animals and consecrated items, to the temple as offerings to God. They collected these offerings in large piles. The key message is about their commitment to giving to God.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your family decided to give a part of their toys and money to help others. That's what the people in this story did. They gave a portion of their animals and special things to God, just like sharing your favorite toy with a friend.

Historical Background

The Book of 2 Chronicles was written by the Chronicler, likely during the Persian period, around 400 BCE. It was written to encourage the people of Judah to follow the ways of their ancestors and to emphasize the importance of faithful worship and service to God.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us to be generous with our resources and to give back to the community and to God. For example, if you have a lot of books, you might consider donating some to a local library or school.

Topics

• giving
• tithing
• worship
• generosity
• service
• offerings

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 14:22
• Malachi 3:10
• Matthew 23:23
• Luke 11:42
• Hebrews 7:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was tithing important in ancient Judah?

Tithing was a way for people to show their dedication to God and support the religious community. It also helped sustain the priests and Levites who served in the temple.

What does the verse teach about giving?

It teaches the importance of giving a portion of one's resources back to God and the community, showing generosity and faithfulness.

How can this verse apply to modern Christians?

Modern Christians can apply this by being generous with their time, talents, and resources, supporting their church and helping those in need.

What does 'laid them by heaps' mean?

It means the people brought their tithes and offerings in large quantities and placed them in piles, showing the abundance of their giving and the importance of their offerings.