Numbers 18:1

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَقَالَ اللهُ لِهَارُونَ: «أنْتَ وَأبنَاؤُكَ وَعَشِيرَتُكَ مَعَكَ سَتَنَالُونَ العِقَابَ عَلَى أيِّ تَنْجِيسٍ يَحْدُثُ لِلمَكَانِ المُقَدَّسِ. وَأنْتَ وَأبنَاؤُكَ مِنْ بَعدِكَ سَتَنَالُونَ العِقَابَ عَلَى أيِّ تَنْجِيسٍ يَحْدُثُ لِكَهَنُوتِكُمْ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God speaks to Aaron and says that Aaron and his family will be responsible for the sins that happen in the sanctuary and the mistakes made by the priests. This means they have a special duty to keep the sanctuary and their duties pure.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special job to take care of a toy room. God is telling Aaron that he and his family are in charge of taking care of a very important room called the sanctuary, and they need to make sure everything in it is clean and good. If something goes wrong, they have to take responsibility for it.

Historical Background

The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This verse was likely written for the Israelites as they wandered in the desert after leaving Egypt. It describes the responsibilities of Aaron and his family as priests in the sanctuary, which was a place where the people could go to meet with God.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and the areas we oversee. For example, if you are in charge of a project at work, you need to ensure it runs smoothly and take the blame if something goes wrong.

Topics

• responsibility
• sanctuary
• priesthood
• sin
• duty
• leadership

Related Verses

• Leviticus 21:17
• Numbers 3:38
• Ezekiel 44:10
• Hebrews 7:27
• 1 Peter 2:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Aaron in the Bible?

Aaron is the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, appointed by God to lead the priests and maintain the sanctuary.

What does 'bear the iniquity' mean?

'Bear the iniquity' means to take responsibility for sins or mistakes. It implies a duty to correct and atone for any wrongdoing.

How does this verse relate to modern-day leadership?

This verse emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for the areas one oversees, a principle that applies to modern leaders who must be accountable for their actions and the actions of those under their charge.

What are the duties of a priest in the sanctuary?

Priests have the duty to maintain purity and holiness in the sanctuary, perform rituals, and ensure that the people’s relationship with God remains intact and free from sin.