Hebrews 8:11
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَلَنْ تَكُونَ هُنَاكَ حَاجَةٌ لأنْ يُعَلِّمَ أحَدٌ قَرِيبَهُ وَيَقُولَ لَهُ: ‹اعْرِفِ الرَّبَّ.› إذْ سَيَعْرِفُونَنِي جَمِيعًا، مِنْ صَغِيرِهِمْ إلَى كَبِيرِهِمْ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that there will come a time when everyone knows God without being taught by others. It's speaking about how God will make His presence known to all, from the youngest child to the oldest person.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had a super cool toy and you didn't need anyone to tell you how it worked because you just knew! That’s kind of what this verse is saying. God wants everyone to know Him without needing others to teach them about Him.
Historical Background
Hebrews was written by an unknown author around AD 60-70 to Jewish Christians facing persecution and tempted to return to Judaism. This passage highlights the universal knowledge of God in the new covenant, contrasting with the old where only some knew God well.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, imagine a community center where everyone knows how to use all the equipment without needing classes. In this verse, God is saying that one day, His presence and teachings will be so clear that no formal teaching from others will be needed for anyone to know Him.
Topics
knowledge of Godnew covenantuniversal salvationfaithspiritual maturitycommunity
Related Verses
Jeremiah 31:34John 17:20-23Romans 8:15-16Ephesians 3:14-19Revelation 22:3-5
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this verse mean that no one needs to learn about God anymore?
No, it doesn't mean people stop learning about God. It means that everyone will have a direct knowledge of Him, without needing others to teach them the basics.
How does this relate to the old covenant?
In the old covenant, only priests and teachers knew much about God's laws. This verse shows how in the new covenant, everyone will know God directly, making it more accessible for all people.
Can you give an example of this verse being true today?
While not everyone knows God today, examples can be seen where people intuitively feel drawn to faith or understand Christian teachings without formal learning. This hints at the promise in Hebrews 8:11.
What role do we play in sharing this knowledge if everyone will know God?
Even though everyone will know God, we still have a responsibility to share our experiences and deepen our own and others' understanding of Him. This fulfills the commandment to love and spread His word.