Hebrews 8:9

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لَنْ يَكُونَ كَالعَهْدِ الَّذِي قَطَعْتُهُ مَعَ آبَائِهِمْ عِنْدَمَا أمسَكْتُهُمْ بِيَدِهِمْ لِأُخرِجَهُمْ مِنْ مِصْرَ. فَهُمْ لَمْ يَظَلُّوا مُخْلِصِينَ لِعَهْدِي، فَابْتَعَدْتُ عَنْهُمْ، يَقُولُ الرَّبُّ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from the book of Hebrews and describes how God's new covenant is different from the old one He made with the Israelites when they left Egypt. The Lord says that people did not keep their side of the agreement, so He didn't uphold it either.

Explained for Children

Imagine you promise to share your cookies if your friend cleans up the playroom. But your friend doesn’t clean, and then you don’t feel like sharing anymore. In this verse, God is saying that’s what happened with His people—he made a deal but they didn’t keep it.

Historical Background

The book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul around 60-70 AD to encourage Jewish Christians. The author writes about the superiority of Jesus over other religious figures and explains the new covenant established through him, contrasting it with the old one given at Sinai.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse can remind us that our relationships, especially with God, are based on mutual commitments. If we break our part of an agreement, we may lose out on what was promised to us.

Topics

• covenant
• promise
• agreement
• God's faithfulness
• Old Testament
• New Covenant

Related Verses

• Exodus 34:10
• Jeremiah 31:31-34
• Hebrews 7:22
• Romans 9:4
• Galatians 3:17

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the old covenant mentioned in Hebrews 8:9?

The old covenant refers to the agreement made between God and the Israelites at Mount Sinai, where He promised them a land of their own if they would obey His commandments.

How does this verse relate to Jesus' ministry?

The old covenant was based on the law given at Sinai, but it could not save people from sin. The new covenant in Christ offers salvation through faith.

Why did God say He didn't regard them?

This reflects a deep truth about covenants: both parties must fulfill their obligations for it to be effective.