Judges 3:18
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse describes a moment after a gift was offered; the person in charge dismissed the bearers of the gift. It’s part of a larger story in Judges about a man named Eglon and a hero named Ehud. The key message here is the completion of a ritual or task and the subsequent dismissal of those involved.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you’re at a birthday party, and after giving your gift, you’re told to go home. That’s what happened here, but in a more serious context. After a gift was given, the person in charge said it was time for the gift bearers to leave.
السياق التاريخي
This verse is from the book of Judges, which was written around 1000-700 BC. It is part of the Deuteronomistic history, written to show how Israel’s history reflected God’s covenant with them. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of tribal conflict and divine intervention.
التطبيق اليوم
In modern times, this can be seen as a reminder of the importance of completing tasks or ceremonies with purpose and then moving forward. For example, after a successful work presentation, it’s important to thank and release those who helped, so they can focus on the next task.