Numbers 11:18
Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))
ولِلشَّعبِ تقولُ: تقَدَّسوا للغَدِ فتأكُلوا لَحمًا، لأنَّكُمْ قد بَكَيتُمْ في أُذُنَيِ الرَّبِّ قائلينَ: مَنْ يُطعِمُنا لَحمًا؟ إنَّهُ كانَ لنا خَيرٌ في مِصرَ. فيُعطيكُمُ الرَّبُّ لَحمًا فتأكُلونَ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God tells Moses to tell the Israelites to prepare themselves because He will give them the meat they have been asking for. The Israelites had complained that they missed the meat they had in Egypt. God will give them what they asked for, but they had to be ready.
Explained for Children
Imagine you are on a long road trip and you keep asking your parents for a snack. One day, they say you can have lots of snacks tomorrow, but you need to clean your room first. That's kind of like what's happening here. God is saying He will give the Israelites meat, but they need to get ready first.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1400-1200 BCE. It was written for the Israelites who were traveling in the desert after being freed from slavery in Egypt. They were complaining about not having enough food, especially meat.
Living It Out Today
Imagine you are at work and you keep asking for a raise. Your boss tells you that you will get it but you need to improve your performance first. This verse shows that sometimes we need to prepare ourselves before we can receive what we ask for.
Topics
obedienceprayercomplainingprovisionfaithGod's promises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Israelites complain about not having meat?
The Israelites were used to the abundance of food in Egypt and were struggling with the simplicity of their diet in the desert, especially missing the variety of foods they had before.
What does it mean to sanctify oneself?
To sanctify oneself means to set oneself apart for a holy purpose, often involving purification or preparation, as the Israelites were asked to do before receiving the meat they requested.
How does this verse relate to the concept of provision?
This verse shows that God provides for His people according to their needs and requests, emphasizing His role as the provider of all good things.
What can we learn about the relationship between faith and preparation from this verse?
This verse teaches that faith often involves preparation. God will provide, but sometimes we need to be ready or take steps to receive what He offers.