Exodus 23:21

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ራስ​ህን ጠብቅ፤ ስማው፤ እን​ቢም አት​በ​ለው፤ ስሜ በእ​ርሱ ስለ ሆነ ይቅር አይ​ል​ምና።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us to be careful and obey the angel of the Lord. Don't anger him because he won't forgive your mistakes easily. God's name is in this angel, making him very important.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really important friend who speaks for your parents. This friend tells you what to do, and you need to listen carefully. If you make them angry, they won't be happy, and you might get into trouble because they take things seriously.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446 BC. It was given to the Israelites as they were being led out of Egypt and into the promised land. The angel mentioned here was a messenger from God, guiding and protecting them.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we can apply this to respecting and following the guidance of those who represent God in our lives, like our pastors or spiritual leaders. If we ignore their advice, we might face consequences.

Topics

• obedience
• angels
• guidance
• respect
• consequences
• divine representation

Related Verses

• Numbers 20:12
• Judges 2:1
• 1 Chronicles 21:26
• Matthew 18:7
• Acts 13:40

Recommended Reading

Commentary Exodus Commentaries → Get This Bible Amharic (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ)) Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the angel of the Lord mentioned in this verse?

The angel of the Lord in Exodus 23:21 is often seen as a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ or a special messenger of God, who has the authority to represent God directly.

What are the consequences of not obeying this angel?

The verse warns that disobeying this angel will not be pardoned easily, suggesting that there will be serious consequences for not heeding the angel's guidance or commands.

How can we avoid provoking this angel?

To avoid provoking this angel, we must carefully listen to and follow the instructions given by those who represent God, showing respect and obedience in our actions and decisions.

What does 'my name is in him' mean?

The phrase 'my name is in him' indicates that the angel carries the authority and weight of God's name, emphasizing the angel's importance and the seriousness of his message.