Hebrews 10:17

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

ثُمَّ يَقولُ: «وَلَنْ أعُودَ أذكُرُ خَطاياهُمْ وَآثامَهُمْ.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Hebrews says that God will not remember the sins and wrongdoings of those who believe in Him anymore. It's a promise of forgiveness, with God speaking directly about His commitment to forget past mistakes.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who always forgives you when you make a mistake. That's what this verse is like – God says He won't remember your bad choices anymore once He forgives you, just like how your best friend might pretend you didn’t spill juice on their shirt again.

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to Jewish Christians who were facing persecution. The verse comes from a section explaining the superiority of Christ’s sacrifice over the old sacrificial system. It reassures them that, with Jesus' sacrifice, God’s promise of forgiveness is real.

Living It Out Today

Think about when you apologize for something and your friend truly forgives you. This verse reminds us that our relationship with God can be like that – once we seek His forgiveness through Jesus Christ, He doesn’t hold onto past mistakes anymore.

Topics

• forgiveness
• salvation
• God's promises
• atonement
• grace
• relationship with God

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 31:34
• Psalm 103:12
• Ephesians 4:32
• Colossians 3:13
• John 13:35

Frequently Asked Questions

Does God really forget our sins?

The Bible uses the concept of 'forgetting' to emphasize that God no longer holds our past sins against us after we seek His forgiveness through Jesus Christ. It doesn’t mean He literally forgets, but rather that those sins do not affect His relationship with us anymore.

How does this verse relate to the Old Testament sacrifices?

This verse contrasts God’s response in the new covenant (through Jesus) versus the old sacrificial system. In the old system, sins were temporarily covered, but they needed constant atonement. Now, with Christ's sacrifice, forgiveness is complete and permanent.

How can we apply this verse to our relationships?

We can learn from God’s example in this verse by forgiving others wholeheartedly as He forgives us. This means not holding grudges or bringing up past mistakes, just like how God promises to 'remember no more' the sins of those who believe.

What does this say about God's character?

This verse highlights God’s loving and merciful nature. It shows that once we seek His forgiveness through Jesus Christ, He is willing to completely forgive us without holding our past mistakes against us anymore.