Numbers 11:17

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

فأَنزِلُ أَنا وأَتَكَلَّمُ معَكَ هُناكَ وآخُذُ مِنَ الرُّوحِ الَّذي علَيكَ وأُحِلُّه علَيهم، فيَحمِلونَ معَكَ عِبْءَ الشَّعبِ ولا تَحمِلُه أَنتَ وَحدَكَ.

What Does This Mean?

God is speaking to Moses and promises to share some of the spirit that is on Moses with other leaders, so they can help bear the burden of the people. This means that Moses won't have to carry all the responsibility alone.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big bag of groceries to carry home, and it's getting too heavy. God is like a friend who says, 'I'll give some of my strength to your friends, and they can help you carry the bag so it's not too heavy for you alone.'

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1400-1300 BC. It describes a time when the Israelites were wandering in the desert, and Moses was burdened with leading them. The verse reflects a period where God provided support to help Moses manage the challenges of leading a large group.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, this verse could apply to a manager who is overwhelmed with work and stress. God might inspire the manager to delegate responsibilities to capable team members, thereby sharing the burden and making the workload more manageable.

Topics

• leadership
• spiritual gifts
• burden-sharing
• teamwork
• divine support
• responsibility

Related Verses

• Numbers 11:24-25
• Deuteronomy 34:9
• Acts 13:2
• 2 Timothy 1:6
• 1 Corinthians 12:7

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to take the spirit from Moses?

It means that God will give some of the special abilities or wisdom that Moses has to other leaders, so they can help Moses in his duties.

Why did Moses need help?

Moses was leading a large group of people through the desert, and the responsibilities were overwhelming for one person to handle alone.

What kind of burden was Moses bearing?

Moses was bearing the burden of leadership, which included making decisions, solving problems, and leading the Israelites in their daily lives.

How can we apply this verse to our lives?

We can apply this verse by learning to delegate tasks and responsibilities when we feel overwhelmed, just as God provided help for Moses by sharing his spirit with others.