Judges 19:22

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ንሳቶም ልቦም ምስ ተሓጎሰ፡ እንሆ፡ ሰባት እታ ኸተማ፡ ደቂ ብልያል፡ ነታ ቤት ኣኽቢቦም፡ ነታ ማዕጾ ገርማዕማዕ ኣበልዎ፡ ነቲ ኣረጊት ሰብኣይ በዓል ቤት ድማ፡ ነዚ ኣብ ቤትካ ኣትይ ዘሎ ሰብኣይ ክንፈልጦስ፡ ኣውጽኣዮ ኢሎም ተዛረብዎ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, some bad men in the city surround the house where a traveler is staying. They demand that the host give them the guest so they can do harmful things. It's a very dark and disturbing scene that shows how wicked some people can be.

Explained for Children

Imagine if some mean kids surrounded your house and asked for one of your friends to do something bad. That's what's happening here, but with grown-ups. The host is very worried about his guest's safety.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Judges, written around the 6th century BCE. It was likely composed by several authors and compiled into a cohesive narrative. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects the chaotic period when judges were needed to lead the tribes, showcasing a society that had strayed far from God's path.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse serves as a reminder to be vigilant about the safety of others, especially strangers. It's a call to action for those who are in a position to protect others from harm.

Topics

• justice
• protection
• sin
• safety
• evil
• hospitality

Related Verses

• Genesis 19:4
• Judges 19:25
• Leviticus 18:22
• Romans 1:27
• 1 Corinthians 6:9

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse say about the moral of the story?

This verse highlights the depths of depravity to which some people can descend and emphasizes the importance of hospitality and protection of guests, even in the face of moral corruption.

Why is this part of the Bible?

This part of the Bible serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating the consequences of moral decay and the need for righteous leadership and protection of the vulnerable.

How can this verse be applied in everyday life?

This verse can remind us to be vigilant and protective of others, especially those who are vulnerable or in our care, and to uphold moral standards even in challenging situations.

What are the cross-references for this verse?

Some relevant cross-references include Genesis 19:4, Judges 19:25, Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:27, and 1 Corinthians 6:9, all of which deal with themes of hospitality, sin, and moral conduct.