Nehemiah 1:3
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
ما معنى هذا؟
Nehemiah's friends tell him that the people who returned from exile in Jerusalem are suffering greatly. They also mention that the city's wall and gates, which are important for protection, are destroyed. The message highlights the dire situation in Jerusalem and the need for rebuilding.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you and your friends built a fort in the backyard. But one day, you find out that the fort was destroyed, and your friends are sad. This is similar to what happened to the people of Jerusalem. They need help to rebuild their home.
السياق التاريخي
Nehemiah 1 was written by Nehemiah, a Persian official, around 445 BC. The audience is the Jews who were exiled and have returned to Jerusalem. The cultural setting is one of post-exile struggle and rebuilding.
التطبيق اليوم
In a modern scenario, if your community is facing difficulties such as poverty or lack of resources, this verse encourages you to take action and help rebuild the community, just as Nehemiah did for Jerusalem.