Ezra 10:6
Azerbajani (Azərbaycan Bibliyası 2008)
Ezra Allah evinin qarşısından ayrılıb Elyaşivin oğlu Yehoxananın otağına girdi. Gecəni orada keçirib nə çörək yedi, nə də su içdi, çünki sürgündən qayıdanların bu xəyanətinə görə yas tuturdu.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Ezra, a priest and scribe, leaves the house of God and goes to the chamber of Johanan. He does not eat or drink because he is very sad about the sins of the people who had returned from exile.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're very upset because your friends did something wrong. You feel so bad that you don't even want to eat or drink. That's how Ezra felt when he saw that some people had done bad things after coming back home from being away.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Ezra, written around the 5th century BCE. The audience was the people of Israel who had returned from the Babylonian exile. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and repentance after a long period of separation from their homeland and God.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you see someone you care about making a mistake, you might feel very sad and might even lose your appetite. This verse teaches us that we should care about the well-being and choices of those around us.
Topics
repentancemourningleadershipcommunityexilereturn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Ezra not eat or drink?
Ezra did not eat or drink because he was deeply saddened by the sins of the people who had returned from exile. His fasting was a way of expressing his grief and seeking God's help.
Who is Johanan the son of Eliashib?
Johanan was likely a trusted individual in the community, as Ezra sought refuge in his chamber to mourn over the sins of the people. Eliashib was a high priest at the time, so Johanan was likely a respected figure.
What kind of sins are referred to in the verse?
The sins mentioned are likely related to intermarriage with non-Israelites, which was seen as a grave error because it could dilute the faith and identity of the returning exiles.
How can we apply Ezra's response to our lives today?
We can apply Ezra's response by caring deeply about the moral and spiritual state of those around us and expressing that concern through actions like fasting and prayer, as well as actively seeking solutions.