Deuteronomy 9:18

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

ثُمَّ ٱرتَمَيتُ أَمامَ الرَّبِّ، وكالمَرَّةِ الأُولى لم آكُلْ خُبْزًا ولم أَشرَبْ ماءً أَرْبَعينَ يومًا وأَرْبَعينَ لَيلَةً، بِسَبَبِ خَطيئَتِكمُ الَّتي خَطِئتُموها، إِذ صَنَعتُمُ الشَّرَّ في عينَيِ الرَّبّ وأَسخَطتُموه،

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes Moses falling down before the Lord for 40 days and nights, fasting and praying for forgiveness because the Israelites had sinned by worshipping idols. Moses speaks here, emphasizing his dedication to seeking God's mercy for his people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you've done something naughty and your friend is so upset that they decide to sit in a corner without eating or drinking for a really long time until you say sorry. That's kind of what Moses did for God when the Israelites did something wrong.

Historical Background

Deuteronomy was written by Moses around 1400-1200 BCE, recounting the journey of the Israelites and their laws. This section speaks to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reminding them of their past sins and God's faithfulness.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where a leader must plead for their community's forgiveness after a significant moral failure. This verse can inspire leaders to seek divine guidance and intercession for their community's restoration and unity.

Topics

• prayer
• forgiveness
• leadership
• sin
• intercession
• faithfulness

Related Verses

• Exodus 34:28
• Numbers 11:16-17
• 1 Kings 19:3
• Luke 4:2
• James 5:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Moses fast for 40 days?

Moses fasted for 40 days to show his dedication and seek God's forgiveness for the sins of the Israelites, who had worshipped idols.

What can we learn from Moses' example?

We can learn the importance of intercession and the power of dedicated prayer and fasting for the sake of others' spiritual well-being.

How does this relate to modern leadership?

Leaders today can apply Moses' example by showing dedication to their communities' moral and spiritual well-being through prayer and seeking divine guidance.

What was the outcome of Moses' fasting?

The outcome isn't explicitly stated here, but historically, Moses' intercession often resulted in God's forgiveness and continued guidance for the Israelites.