Exodus 23:13

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«انتَبِهُوا لِكُلِّ مَا قُلْتُهُ لَكُمْ، وَلَا تَدْعُوا بِأسْمَاءِ آلِهَةٍ أُخْرَى، وَلَا حَتَّى تَنْطِقْ بِهَا بِفَمِكَ.

ما معنى هذا؟

In Exodus 23:13, God is speaking to the Israelites, instructing them to be careful and avoid mentioning other gods. This verse emphasizes the importance of being faithful to God alone.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a best friend, and your mom tells you to only play with that friend and not talk about other kids. That's what God is saying here: He wants the Israelites to focus on Him and not mention other gods.

السياق التاريخي

The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1440 BC. It was given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was one where many gods were worshipped, and this verse emphasizes the importance of monotheism.

التطبيق اليوم

In a modern scenario, this verse reminds us to stay focused on our faith and not get distracted by other beliefs or practices that might pull us away from God. For example, if you're at a party where people are talking about worshiping idols, you should avoid joining in.

المواضيع

• faithfulness
• monotheism
• worship
• idolatry
• divine instructions
• god's commands

آيات ذات صلة

• Exodus 20:3
• Deuteronomy 5:7
• 1 Corinthians 10:20
• 1 John 5:21
• Revelation 22:18-19

أسئلة شائعة

Who is speaking in Exodus 23:13?

God is speaking directly to the Israelites through Moses.

What does it mean to be 'circumspect' in this verse?

To be 'circumspect' means to be cautious and careful, particularly in matters concerning faith and worship.

Why is mentioning other gods forbidden?

It's forbidden to avoid any form of idolatry and to ensure full devotion to the one true God.

How can I apply this verse in everyday life?

You can apply this verse by staying focused on your faith and not engaging in discussions or practices that involve other gods or beliefs that contradict your faith.