Ezra 2:63

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ሐቲ​ር​ሰ​ስ​ታም፥ “በኡ​ሪ​ምና በቱ​ሚም የሚ​ፈ​ርድ ካህን እስ​ኪ​ነሣ ድረስ ከቅ​ዱሰ ቅዱ​ሳኑ አት​በ​ሉም” አላ​ቸው።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, the Tirshatha, who is a leader, tells people not to eat the most holy things until there is a priest with special items called Urim and Thummim. The Tirshatha wants to make sure only the right people eat these holy things.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special cookie jar that only certain people can open. The Tirshatha is like the teacher who says, 'No one can eat the cookies until we have a special key to open the jar.' In this case, the special key is called Urim and Thummim.

Historical Background

Ezra 2:63 is part of the book of Ezra, written around the 5th century BCE. It describes the return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon. The Tirshatha, likely referring to Ezra himself, was a leader who made decisions about religious practices.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can be seen as a reminder to wait for the right guidance before making important decisions. For example, a young adult might wait to start a business until they have a mentor or advisor to guide them.

Topics

• leadership
• priesthood
• traditions
• guidance
• waiting
• faith

Related Verses

• Numbers 27:21
• 1 Samuel 28:6
• Ezra 7:14
• Deuteronomy 33:8
• Exodus 28:30

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Tirshatha mentioned in Ezra 2:63?

The Tirshatha is a title given to a Persian official, possibly referring to Ezra himself, who was in charge of overseeing the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem.

What are Urim and Thummim?

Urim and Thummim are objects used by the high priest to seek divine guidance. They were part of the breastplate worn by the high priest and were used to make decisions or seek God's will.

Why did the Tirshatha make this decision?

The Tirshatha made this decision to ensure that the holiest practices were performed correctly and only by those who were properly authorized and guided by God.

What can we learn from this verse about guidance?

This verse teaches us the importance of waiting for proper guidance and leadership before making significant decisions, ensuring that our actions are aligned with divine will.