Hebrews 10:38

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ጻድቕ ግና ብእምነት እዩ ዝነብር፡ ንድሕሪት እንተ ተመልሰ ድማ፡ ነፍሰይ ብእኡ ባህ ኣይብላን እዩ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that those who are just will live by faith, but if someone gives up, God won't be pleased with them. It's from the Book of Hebrews and highlights the importance of staying faithful.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're on a long journey to find treasure. The person who keeps going even when it gets tough finds the treasure. But if you stop trying halfway through, you miss out on all the fun!

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author around AD 60-95 for Jewish Christians facing persecution. It aims to encourage them to remain faithful despite challenges.

Living It Out Today

Consider someone starting a new diet or exercise routine. Those who stick with it and don't give up will see results. The verse encourages persistence in faith just like sticking to your goals.

Topics

• faith
• perseverance
• salvation
• trust in God
• justice
• discouragement

Related Verses

• Habakkuk 2:4
• Romans 1:17
• Galatians 3:11
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• James 2:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote the Book of Hebrews?

The author is unknown, but it's believed to have been written by someone familiar with Jewish traditions and theology.

What does 'just' mean in this verse?

'Just' refers to those who are righteous or upright. In the context of faith, these are people who trust God and live according to His will.

Can you give an example from history where someone lived by faith as mentioned in Hebrews 10:38?

Many biblical figures like Abraham or Moses exemplify living by faith. For instance, Abraham left his homeland without knowing exactly where he was going because of his trust in God's promises.

How does this verse relate to overcoming discouragement?

This verse encourages believers not to give up during tough times but to continue trusting in God’s plan and provision, even when faith seems difficult.