Acts 12:16

Arabic 1978 (APD) (Kitaab al Vahd aj Jadid 1978)

Laakin Buṭrus gaavid yadugg. Wa lamma fataḥu, shaafoohu w_istaghrabu.

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, Peter is knocking on a door and when the people inside open it, they are very surprised to see him. This shows that something unexpected happened, as Peter's presence was not anticipated.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if you were playing hide-and-seek with your friends and after you knocked on the door where everyone was hiding, instead of finding just your friends, you found a surprise visitor like your favorite superhero! That's how surprised they were to see Peter!

السياق التاريخي

The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD. This part is about Peter, an apostle, and the reactions of people after he escaped from prison. It reflects the early Christian community’s astonishment at divine intervention.

التطبيق اليوم

Imagine working late in your office when a colleague unexpectedly opens the door to find you there long past closing time. Their reaction might be similar to the surprise expressed here; it's about seeing something or someone unexpected and being astonished by it.

المواضيع

• surprise
• unexpected events
• faith
• deliverance
• astonishment
• prison escape

آيات ذات صلة

• Exodus 4:28
• Matthew 17:6
• Luke 5:9
• John 20:19
• Acts 3:10

أسئلة شائعة

Why were they astonished at Peter's presence?

They likely expected Peter to still be in prison and his appearance was a sign of divine intervention or miracle, which naturally caused astonishment.

Is this story about Peter typical for the book of Acts?

Yes, it is common in Acts to see stories of miraculous deliverance and unexpected encounters that show God's power working through his followers.

What does it mean if we are astonished by something today?

Being astonished can signify a moment where we recognize the presence or work of God, much like Peter’s appearance was a sign to those who saw him.

How did this event affect early Christians' faith?

Seeing such an unexpected deliverance would have strengthened their belief in divine intervention and the power of prayer, reinforcing their faith.