Ezra 8:8
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse lists one of the people, Zebadiah, who traveled with Ezra and mentions that he brought eighty other males with him. It is part of a list detailing who accompanied Ezra on his journey to Jerusalem. The key message here is about the people who were part of this important journey.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine Zebadiah as the leader of a big group, like a teacher on a field trip. He had eighty other boys with him, all going on a big adventure to help rebuild their home.
السياق التاريخي
The Book of Ezra was written by Ezra, a Jewish scribe and priest, around 450 BCE. This verse is part of a detailed list of people who traveled with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore the community. It reflects the cultural setting of a time when the Jewish people were returning to their homeland after the Babylonian exile.
التطبيق اليوم
Today, this can remind us of the importance of organizing and listing our resources and people when embarking on a significant mission, whether it's a community project or starting a new job.