Ezra 8:29

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَاحرُسُوهَا بِعِنَايَةٍ إلَى أنْ تَزِنُوهَا أمَامَ قَادَةِ الكَهَنَةِ وَاللَّاوِيِّينَ وَقَادَةِ عَشَائِرِ شَعْبِ اللهِ فِي مَدِينَةِ القُدْسِ، فِي غُرَفِ بَيْتِ اللهِ.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from Ezra's account where he instructs his companions to safeguard certain items until they can be properly weighed and recorded in front of important religious leaders in Jerusalem. The items are to be kept safe until they can be presented in the chambers of the house of the LORD.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special toy that needs to be given to your teacher at school. You have to keep it safe and make sure no one else touches it until you give it to your teacher in the classroom. That's what this verse is saying, but about special things given to important people at the temple.

Historical Background

Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote this during the time when Jews were returning from exile in Babylon. The audience was the returning exiles, and the cultural setting was a time of rebuilding and restoration for the Jewish community in Jerusalem.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse reminds us of the importance of being responsible with entrusted tasks and ensuring that important matters are handled with care and attention to detail, like a teacher carefully grading students' work.

Topics

• responsibility
• restoration
• leadership
• safety
• temple
• faithfulness

Related Verses

• 1 Chronicles 29:20-21
• 1 Kings 6:31-32
• 2 Chronicles 8:10-11
• Acts 19:20
• 1 Peter 4:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this verse teach about responsibility?

It teaches that we should be careful and responsible with tasks entrusted to us, ensuring they are completed accurately and delivered appropriately.

Who are the 'chief of the priests and the Levites' mentioned in this verse?

These are important religious leaders in the Jewish community, responsible for overseeing religious activities and ensuring the sanctity of the temple.

Why were the items kept safe until they could be weighed?

This was to ensure the integrity and proper accounting of the items, likely valuable contributions for the temple, verifying their quantity and value.

How does this verse connect to the broader themes of Ezra?

It connects to the themes of restoration and responsibility, emphasizing the careful handling of sacred items and tasks in the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple.