Deuteronomy 33:21
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
اخْتَارَ أفْضَلَ جُزْءٍ لَهُ، فَقَدْ كَانَتْ هُنَاكَ حِصَّةُ قَائِدٍ مَحفُوظَةٌ لَهُ. أتَى كَقَائِدٍ لِلجُيُوشِ، وَعَمِلَ الصَّلَاحَ فِي حَضْرَةِ اللهِ ، وَأطَاعَ فَرَائِضَ اللهِ الَّتِي لِإسْرَائِيلَ.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse is about the tribe of Manasseh, praising their leadership and justice. Moses is speaking, highlighting how they upheld the law and justice as directed by God.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're picking teams for a game. Manasseh got to pick first because they were good at following the rules. Moses said they did a great job making sure everyone played fair and followed the rules God gave them.
Historical Background
This verse is part of Moses' blessings to the tribes of Israel, found in the Book of Deuteronomy. Moses spoke these words shortly before his death, around 1250 BCE, to the Israelites on the verge of entering the Promised Land.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse encourages us to lead with integrity and justice in our communities, like a leader who ensures that everyone follows the rules fairly and treats others with respect.
Topics
leadershipjusticelawsMosesIsraelitestribes
Related Verses
Joshua 17:1-3Numbers 32:33Genesis 48:17-22Psalm 72:1-2Romans 13:1-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'he provided the first part for himself' mean?
It means the tribe of Manasseh was given a choice portion of land, symbolizing their leadership role and trustworthiness in following God's laws.
Why is Moses speaking to the tribe of Manasseh?
Moses is blessing and giving guidance to the tribes of Israel before they enter the Promised Land, encouraging them to continue upholding God's laws.
How does this verse relate to justice?
The verse highlights the tribe's role in executing God's justice and judgments, emphasizing the importance of fair leadership and adherence to God's commands.
What can we learn from the tribe of Manasseh?
We can learn the importance of leading with integrity and ensuring justice is upheld, as Manasseh was praised for their role in enforcing God's laws with fairness and righteousness.