Revelation 17:17
Arabic APD 2024 (كِتاب العَهد الجَّديد مِن الكِتاب المُقَدَّس)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse from Revelation says that God has put a plan in the hearts of certain rulers to unite and give their power to a great evil force called 'the beast' until His plans are completed. It shows how even evil actions can be part of God's larger purpose.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have some friends who decide to play together and share their toys with someone new, without knowing that this person is actually planning to take all the toys away later. This verse says that God made these rulers want to do something big together, even though it might not seem good at first.
السياق التاريخي
The Book of Revelation was written by John around AD 96 during a time when Christians faced persecution under Roman rule. The audience was early Christian communities who needed encouragement and hope amidst difficult circumstances.
التطبيق اليوم
In today's world, this can apply to situations where we see groups aligning for what seems like selfish reasons, only to find out later that these actions were part of a bigger plan. For instance, seeing businesses merge during an economic downturn might seem harmful but could eventually lead to positive changes.