Hebrews 9:26
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَلَوْ كَانَ الأمْرُ كَذَلِكَ، لَكَانَ عَلَيْهِ أنْ يَتَألَّمَ مَرَّاتٍ كَثِيرَةً جِدًّا مُنْذُ خَلقِ العَالَمِ. لَكِنَّهُ ظَهَرَ مَرَّةً وَاحِدَةً عِنْدَ اقْتِرَابِ نِهَايَةِ التَّارِيخِ لِكَي يُزِيلَ الخَطِيَّةَ بِذَبِيحَةِ نَفْسِهِ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from the Book of Hebrews tells us that Jesus did not need to die many times throughout history; instead, he came once at the end of time to save people by offering himself as a sacrifice for sin.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have one big cookie and you share it with all your friends only once, rather than giving them tiny bits every day. Jesus did something like that: He gave everything He had in one moment to help everyone.
Historical Background
The Book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul or someone inspired by him around the first century AD. It was addressed to Jewish Christians who were struggling with their identity and faith, emphasizing Christ as better than the old covenant sacrifices.
Living It Out Today
When facing a major decision that requires you to give something up completely for others, think about how Jesus gave everything in one moment. This can inspire us to make big decisions rather than small compromises over time.
Topics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Jesus only need to die once?
Jesus' sacrifice was so complete and powerful that it covered all sins for everyone, making repeated sacrifices unnecessary. This shows His infinite power and the completeness of His work.
How can we apply Hebrews 9:26 to our daily lives?
We can remember that Jesus gave everything once to save us, inspiring us to make significant choices in life rather than small compromises. This might mean standing up for what's right even when it’s hard.
What does 'end of the world' mean here?
'End of the world' refers not to the physical destruction but to the end of an age, transitioning from the old covenant to a new era where Jesus’ sacrifice replaces animal sacrifices.
Who wrote Hebrews 9:26 and what was its purpose?
The authorship is debated, possibly Paul or someone inspired by him. The purpose was to reassure Jewish Christians about the supremacy of Christ's sacrifice over the old covenant system.