Ezra 9:11

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

الَّتِي أعْطَيْتَنَا إيَّاهَا بِوَاسِطَةِ عَبِيدِكَ الأنْبِيَاءِ عِنْدَمَا قُلْتَ: ‹إنَّ الأرْضَ الَّتِي سَتَدْخُلُونَهَا لِتَمْتَلِكُوهَا هِيَ أرْضٌ مُلَوَّثَةٌ بِشُرُورِ النَّاسِ السَّاكِنِينَ فِيهَا. فَقَدْ تَلَوَّثَتِ الأرْضُ بِشُرُورِهِمُ الَّتِي مَلأُوا بِهَا الأرْضَ مِنْ أوَّلِهَا إلَى آخِرِهَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezra says that God commanded through his prophets that the land the Israelites were going to possess was unclean because of the people living there and their bad practices. God is warning about the uncleanness that fills the land from end to end.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're going to a new house, but the house is very dirty because the old people who lived there left a mess everywhere. God is telling the Israelites that the land they are going to is like that dirty house, and they need to be careful.

Historical Background

Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote this book around 450 BCE. It tells the story of the Israelites returning from exile in Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. The prophets mentioned here are earlier messengers of God who warned about the uncleanliness of the land.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us to be cautious about the influences around us, especially when entering new environments or communities. We should be mindful of what we bring into our lives and how we can keep our own lives clean and pure.

Topics

• purity
• uncleanness
• prophets
• warnings
• rebuilding
• land

Related Verses

• Exodus 34:15
• Joshua 23:13
• Isaiah 63:10
• Romans 1:26
• 1 Corinthians 6:17

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 'servants the prophets' mentioned in Ezra 9:11?

These are the prophets who were sent by God to warn the Israelites about the uncleanliness of the land they were going to possess.

How does this verse apply to Christians today?

Christians can apply this verse by being cautious about the influences around them and maintaining purity in their own lives.

What were the 'abominations' that filled the land?

The 'abominations' refer to the sinful practices and idolatry of the peoples living in the land before the Israelites returned.

How does this verse relate to rebuilding Jerusalem?

This verse highlights the challenges the Israelites faced in rebuilding Jerusalem, as they had to contend with the uncleanness left by previous inhabitants.