Acts 13:34

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَلِيُبَيِّنَ اللهُ أنَّهُ أقَامَهُ مِنَ المَوْتِ، وَأنَّهُ لَنْ يَعُودَ إلَى فَسَادٍ قَالَ: ‹سَأُعْطِيكُمُ البَرَكَاتِ الَّتِي وَعَدْتُ بِهَا دَاوُدُ.›

What Does This Mean?

This verse is about God raising Jesus from the dead and promising to keep him alive forever, not letting him return to death. It quotes an earlier promise made about David's descendants. The key message is the assurance of eternal life through Jesus.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a magical pet that could never die again after it came back to life once. That's kind of what this verse is saying about Jesus – he came back from death and won't go away forever again, just like a magical pet that stays with you always.

Historical Background

The Book of Acts was written by Luke, a doctor and companion of Paul, around the late first century. This passage comes from one of Paul's sermons to Jewish people in Antioch, explaining how Jesus fulfills Old Testament promises about the Messiah.

Living It Out Today

Consider how believing in eternal life can change your perspective on temporary hardships. For example, if you're dealing with a tough situation at work or school, knowing that it won't last forever and is outweighed by an eternity of life with God can give you hope and strength to persevere.

Topics

• salvation
• resurrection
• hope
• promise
• eternal life
• messianic prophecy

Related Verses

• Psalm 89:20-37
• 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
• Isaiah 55:3
• Romans 1:4
• Jeremiah 33:14-16

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Acts 13:34?

The verse quotes God, who originally made a promise about David's descendants that Paul applies to Jesus' resurrection and eternal life.

What does 'no more to return to corruption' mean?

This phrase means that after being raised from the dead, Jesus will never again experience death or decay. His resurrection is permanent and complete.

How do we know this verse refers to Jesus?

While not explicitly stated in this verse, it's clear from the context of Paul’s sermon that he’s referring to Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises made to David about a lasting kingdom and eternal life.

What does 'sure mercies' mean?

'Sure mercies' refers to God’s dependable, steadfast love and kindness. In this context, it emphasizes that God's promise of eternal life through Jesus is reliable and certain.