Hebrews 10:5

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ስለዚህ ክርስቶስ ወደ ዓለም በመጣ ጊዜ እንዲህ አለ፤ “መሥዋዕትንና መባን አልፈለግህም፤ ሰውነትን ግን አዘጋጀህልኝ፤

What Does This Mean?

This verse is about Jesus saying that God did not want sacrifices or offerings but instead prepared a human body for Him to come into the world. The key message is that Jesus came in human form, not just as an offering.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your parents wanted you to bring them candy, but they really wanted you to be there with them. That's like God saying He didn't want sacrifices but instead prepared a special body for His son, Jesus, to come and live among us.

Historical Background

The book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author around the year AD 60-65 to encourage Jewish Christians who were facing persecution. The verse reflects on God's plan as revealed through the Old Testament prophets like Psalm 40:6, showing how Jesus' coming fulfilled earlier prophecies.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can apply this by understanding that our faith and relationship with God are more important than just outward actions or sacrifices. For example, instead of focusing only on church attendance or rituals, we should focus on living a life that reflects God’s love in everything we do.

Topics

• salvation
• faith
• God's plan
• human nature
• redemption
• prophecy

Related Verses

• Psalm 40:6-8
• John 1:14
• Philippians 2:5-8
• Hebrews 9:15
• Colossians 1:22

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God prepare a body for Jesus?

God prepared a human body for Jesus to bridge the gap between humanity and divinity, allowing Him to fully understand our struggles and fulfill His mission on earth.

How does this verse relate to sacrifices in the Old Testament?

The verse contrasts the traditional sacrificial system of the Old Testament with God’s desire for a personal relationship through Jesus’ incarnation, showing that true worship is not just about offerings but about faith and obedience.

What does 'Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not' mean?

This phrase means that God did not want the animal sacrifices or offerings of the Old Testament as a way to atone for sins, instead preferring Jesus’ coming in human form.

How does this verse impact our understanding of salvation?

It emphasizes that salvation comes through faith and relationship with Christ rather than ritualistic practices, encouraging believers to focus on living out their faith authentically.