Nehemiah 10:31

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

وأَن لا نُعْطِيَ بَناتِنا لِشُعوبِ الأَرض، ولا نَأخُذَ بَناتِهم لِبَنينا،

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Nehemiah talks about not buying goods from the people who sell them on the Sabbath and not demanding debts in the seventh year. It emphasizes the importance of respecting the Sabbath and honoring the laws of rest and forgiveness.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your friends tried to sell you toys on a special rest day. Nehemiah says not to buy from them, just like how you wouldn't play with toys on a rest day. Also, if someone borrowed something, they don't have to return it on that special rest year.

السياق التاريخي

Nehemiah was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BCE. Nehemiah, a Jewish leader, is leading the people in making a covenant to follow God's laws. This includes honoring the Sabbath and the year of rest.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, we can apply this by not engaging in commercial activities on our day of rest, like Sunday for Christians. Also, we can apply the principle of forgiving debts, like being flexible with loan repayments for those in need.

المواضيع

• Sabbath
• Rest
• Forgiveness
• Laws
• Community
• Debt

آيات ذات صلة

• Exodus 20:8
• Deuteronomy 15:1
• Isaiah 58:13
• Luke 6:38
• Matthew 6:12

أسئلة شائعة

What does it mean to leave the seventh year?

It means to let the land rest and not demand debts in that year, following the biblical commandment to honor the land and those who borrow.

Why is buying on the Sabbath discouraged?

Buying on the Sabbath goes against the commandment to rest and honor the day, ensuring everyone has time to focus on spiritual renewal and not work.

How can this apply to modern businesses?

Modern businesses can apply this by closing on Sundays or ensuring that all employees have a day of rest and not engaging in commercial transactions on that day.

What are the implications of forgiving debts?

Forgiving debts can relieve financial burdens on others, reflecting God's mercy and encouraging a community that values compassion and mutual support.