Genesis 12:10

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

ثُمَّ حَدَثْتْ مَجَاعَةٌ فِي الأرْضِ. فَنَزَلَ أبْرَامُ إلَى مِصْرٍ لِيَسْكُنَ هُنَاكَ بَعْضَ الوَقْتِ، لِأنَّ المَجَاعَةَ كَانَتْ شَدِيدَةً فِي البِلَادِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that there was a famine in the land where Abram lived, so he decided to go to Egypt to find food and stay there because the famine was very hard to endure. Abram is not speaking here, but the narrator is telling us about his actions and the reason for them.

Explained for Children

Imagine your house is running out of food because of a big drought. You might pack your things and go visit your auntie who lives in a place with plenty of food, just like Abram went to Egypt to find food when there was a famine in his land.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1440-1400 BCE. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was the time when Abram (later renamed Abraham) was a prominent figure, traveling and living in various parts of the Middle East.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us that we sometimes need to move to a different place to find what we need, like a job in a new city or a better school in another town, just like Abram went to Egypt to find food during the famine.

Topics

• famine
• migration
• providence
• faith
• trust
• survival

Related Verses

• Genesis 26:1
• Deuteronomy 26:5
• Matthew 2:13
• Acts 7:10
• Hebrews 11:8

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused Abram to leave his home?

Abram left his home because of a severe famine in the land. He sought to find food and safety in Egypt.

How does this verse show Abram's faith?

This verse shows Abram's faith by demonstrating his willingness to trust God even in difficult circumstances, such as a famine, by moving to another place to survive.

What can we learn from Abram's decision?

We can learn that sometimes we need to make tough decisions to survive or thrive, and that trusting in God's guidance can lead us to better situations.

How did the people of Abram's time view famine?

In Abram's time, famine was seen as a severe challenge that could cause people to migrate in search of food and survival, often viewed as a test of faith and resilience.