Ezra 10:13
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
لَكِنَّ المُجتَمِعِينَ هُنَا كَثِيرُونَ، وَالطَقسَ مَاطِرٌ جِدًّا. فَلَا قُدرَةَ لَنَا عَلَى الوُقُوفِ تَحْتَ المَطَرِ. وَهَذَا الأمْرُ لَا يَتِمُّ فِي يَوْمٍ أوْ يَوْمَين، لِأنَّنَا قَدْ أسَأنَا كَثِيرًا.
What Does This Mean?
In Ezra 10:13, the people explain that they can't quickly solve a problem because there are many people involved, it's raining, and it's a big task. They admit to having done something wrong and need more time to fix it.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big mess to clean up, but it's raining and you have lots of friends helping. It's like cleaning a huge, wet playground. It takes time, and it's not something you can do in one day.
Historical Background
Ezra was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BCE, by the priest Ezra. The audience was the returning Jewish exiles, and the cultural setting was one of rebuilding and repentance after their return from Babylon.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might face big challenges at work or home that require a lot of people and time to solve. Like the rain preventing quick work in the verse, sometimes external factors slow us down, but persistence is key.
Topics
repentancecommunityperseveranceresponsibilityadmission of sinrebuilding
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'it is a time of much rain' mean in Ezra 10:13?
The phrase 'it is a time of much rain' literally means the weather is preventing quick work, but it symbolizes the difficulties and delays that come with a big, community-wide task.
Why do they say it's not a work of one day or two?
They say this to emphasize that the task of correcting their wrongdoing is complex and requires significant time and effort, reflecting the magnitude of the issue.
What does this verse teach about dealing with community sins?
This verse teaches that dealing with community sins requires time, effort, and a collective acknowledgment of wrongdoing. It's not a quick fix but a process.
How can we apply the lesson of Ezra 10:13 to our daily lives?
We can apply this lesson by recognizing that fixing big problems, especially those involving many people, takes time and persistence. We should not rush through the process and should be patient and thorough.