Nehemiah 7:70
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
وَقَدْ قَدَّمَ بَعْضُ رُؤَساءِ العائِلاتِ مِنْ مالِهِمْ لِلإنفاقِ عَلَى إعادَةِ بِناءِ الهَيْكَلِ. فَقَدْ قَدَّمَ الوالِي لِلخَزْنَةِ ألْفَ دِرْهَمٍ مِنَ الذَّهَبِ، وَخَمْسِينَ طاساً لِلاغْتِسالِ، وَخَمْسَ مِئَةٍ وَثَلاثِينَ ثُوباً للْكَهَنَةِ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse talks about how some important leaders contributed to the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Nehemiah, also known as the Tirshatha, gave a significant amount of gold, silver basons, and priestly garments to the treasury for this work.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you and your friends were building a big sandcastle. Some of the older kids, like Nehemiah, brought lots of sand and even some fancy shells to help make the castle look even better. That's what this verse is saying about helping build a big city called Jerusalem.
Historical Background
Nehemiah, written by Nehemiah himself, was penned around 445-420 BCE. It details the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The audience was primarily the Jewish community returning from exile, and the cultural context was one of restoration and community rebuilding.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse encourages us to contribute to community rebuilding efforts, whether it's volunteering at a local charity, donating to a worthy cause, or simply using our talents to help others. Think about how you can support your community, just like Nehemiah did for Jerusalem.
Topics
communitygenerosityrebuildingleadershipservicecontributions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the Tirshatha?
The Tirshatha was a title given to Nehemiah, who was a leader and governor of the Jews returning from exile in Babylon.
What does the verse tell us about contributions?
The verse highlights the contributions of leaders, especially Nehemiah, who gave significant amounts of gold, silver basons, and priestly garments for the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
How can this verse be applied to modern community service?
This verse encourages us to contribute to community efforts with our time, talent, and resources, much like Nehemiah did by providing materials for the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
What was the cultural significance of the contributions mentioned?
The contributions, especially the gold and garments, were culturally significant as they were symbols of wealth and respect, used to honor the work of rebuilding and the priests serving in the temple.