Deuteronomy 16:6

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

بل في المَكانِ الَّذي يَخْتارُه الرَّبُّ إِلٰهُكَ لِيُحِلَّ فيه ٱسمَه تَذبَحُ الفِصْحَ في المساء، عِندَ مَغيبِ الشَّمْس، في مِثْلِ الوَقتِ الَّذي خَرَجتَ فيه مِن مِصْر.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Deuteronomy instructs that the Passover sacrifice must be made at the location God has chosen, specifically at sunset during the time of the Exodus. Moses is speaking, emphasizing the importance of this location and timing for the Passover ritual.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine your birthday party, but instead of celebrating anywhere, you have to celebrate it at your grandma's house at a specific time. That's like what this verse is saying about the Passover. God chose a special place and time for it, and everyone had to follow these rules.

السياق التاريخي

This verse was written by Moses around 1200 BC. It was addressed to the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was one of wandering in the wilderness and preparing for a new life under God’s chosen rules.

التطبيق اليوم

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of following specific guidelines in our religious practices. For example, if you're part of a community that celebrates religious holidays, it’s important to adhere to the traditions and locations specified by your faith for these celebrations.

المواضيع

• Passover
• Moses
• God's Instructions
• Sacrifice
• Exodus
• Timing

آيات ذات صلة

• Exodus 12:6
• Leviticus 23:5
• Numbers 9:3
• Joshua 5:10
• Matthew 26:2

أسئلة شائعة

Why is the location important?

The location chosen by God was considered holy and necessary for the Passover sacrifice, emphasizing the centralization of worship and the importance of following divine instructions.

What time of day is the sacrifice made?

The Passover sacrifice is to be made at sunset, specifically at the time the sun is going down, marking the start of the new day in the Jewish calendar.

How does this verse relate to Exodus?

This verse links back to the Exodus story, where the Passover sacrifice was first commanded, reinforcing the historical significance and continuity of the ritual.

What does it mean to 'place his name'?

Placing God's name in a location means making it a place of worship and divine presence, similar to how a name tag identifies a person, this place becomes a symbol of God's presence.