1 Chronicles 21:28
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse tells us that David, after realizing God had answered his prayer, chose to sacrifice at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. It highlights David's gratitude and obedience to God's response.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you asked for help from your mom or dad, and they said yes. David felt like that when God said yes to his prayer. He was so happy he wanted to thank God by making a sacrifice, kind of like bringing a gift to say 'thank you'.
السياق التاريخي
The book of 1 Chronicles was likely written by Ezra or a similar scribe after the Babylonian exile, around 400 BCE. It was written for the returning exiles to remind them of their history and God's involvement in it. The cultural setting is one of rebuilding and reaffirmation of faith.
التطبيق اليوم
When we feel God has answered our prayers, we should show our gratitude. This could mean giving back, volunteering, or simply telling others about the answer we received. For example, if you're praying for a job and you get one, consider giving back to your community in some way.