Exodus 15:26

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

በለ ድማ፡ ድምጺ እግዚኣብሄር ኣምላኽካ ተጠንቂቕካ እንተ ገብርካ፡ ንትእዛዛቱውን ጽን ኣንተ በልካ፡ ኩሉ ሕጋጋቱ ድማ ኣንተ ሓሎኻ፡ ኣነ እግዚኣብሄር ፈዋሲኻ እየ እሞ፡ እቲ ናብ ግብጻውያን ዝሰደድክዎ ሓማም ኣይትሰደልካን እየ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that if you listen to God and obey His commands, He will protect you from diseases. God is speaking, promising health to those who follow Him.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a superhero who can make you healthy, but you have to follow the rules they give you. If you do, you won't get sick like others might. That's what God is saying here.

Historical Background

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of God's protection and the importance of following His laws during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you are going to a new school and you want to stay healthy. This verse reminds you to follow the rules and guidelines given by your teachers and parents, as doing so can help you avoid getting sick.

Topics

• healing
• obedience
• protection
• commandments
• health
• promise

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 7:15
• Psalm 91:1-10
• Isaiah 53:4-5
• Matthew 8:16-17
• James 5:14-15

Frequently Asked Questions

How does God's promise of health relate to modern medicine?

God's promise of health in Exodus 15:26 can complement modern medicine, where obedience to God's laws and seeking medical care can work together to maintain health.

What diseases are mentioned in Exodus 15:26?

The verse doesn't specify diseases, but it refers to the diseases God brought upon the Egyptians, which could include various plagues and illnesses mentioned earlier in Exodus.

How can we apply the concept of 'diligently hearken' in our daily lives?

To 'diligently hearken' means to listen carefully and follow God's commands. In daily life, this could mean reading the Bible, praying, and making decisions based on God's teachings.

What does 'I am the LORD that healeth thee' mean?

This phrase emphasizes that God is the ultimate healer, and it underscores the importance of trusting God for physical and spiritual healing.