Joshua 7:21
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
رأَيتُ في الغَنيمةِ رِداءً بابِلِيًّا حَسَنًا ومِئَتَي مِثْقالِ فِضَّةٍ وسَبيكَةً مِن ذَهَبٍ وَزنُها خَمْسونَ مِثْقالًا، فٱشتَهَيتُها وأَخَذتُها، وها هي مَدْفونةٌ في الأَرضِ في وَسَطِ خَيمَتي، والفِضَّةُ تَحتَها».
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Joshua speaking. He admits to taking valuable items from Jericho, which he was not supposed to do. He hid these items in his tent, showing his guilt and disobedience.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you found a really cool toy in a place you weren't supposed to take anything from. Joshua did something similar but with valuable things from a city. He hid them like a kid would hide a toy they shouldn't have taken.
Historical Background
Joshua 7 was written by Joshua or his contemporaries around 1400-1300 BCE. It is part of the historical narrative of the Israelites entering the Promised Land. The audience would have been the Israelites themselves, and the cultural setting was one of warfare and divine command.
Living It Out Today
Today, if someone takes something that doesn't belong to them and hides it, it's the same as lying. This verse reminds us that hiding our wrongdoings doesn't make them go away and can lead to deeper trouble.
Topics
disobedienceconsequencesconfessionsinrepentancehonesty
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was Joshua's sin in this verse?
Joshua's sin was coveting and taking items from Jericho, which was against God's command to the Israelites not to take any of the spoils.
Why did Joshua hide the items?
Joshua hid the items because he knew he had disobeyed God and was trying to cover up his sin.
What can we learn from Joshua's confession?
Joshua's confession teaches us the importance of honesty and repentance. When we sin, we should confess it and seek forgiveness rather than hiding it.
How does this verse relate to the idea of coveting?
This verse is a clear example of coveting, which is the desire for things that belong to others. It shows how coveting can lead to sin and guilt.