Revelation 7:5

Arabic APD 2024 (كِتاب العَهد الجَّديد مِن الكِتاب المُقَدَّس)

و مِن قَبيلَة يَهُوذَا إتناشَر ألف مَختوم، و مِن قَبيلَة رأوبين إتناشَر ألف، و مِن قَبيلَة جاد إتناشَر ألف،

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Revelation lists three tribes of Israel—Judah, Reuben, and Gad—and states that twelve thousand people from each tribe were sealed for protection. The speaker is John, who received this vision. The key message emphasizes God's protective care over His chosen people.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're playing a game where your team gets special badges to stay safe. In this story, God gives out these 'badges' to twelve thousand people from each of three teams—Judah, Reuben, and Gad—to keep them safe in a big adventure!

السياق التاريخي

The book of Revelation was written by John the Apostle around AD 95 during his exile on Patmos. The audience were early Christians facing persecution, and the cultural setting involved Roman oppression against Jewish and Christian communities.

التطبيق اليوم

In today's context, this verse can remind us that even when we face challenges or feel like our community is under threat, God’s protective care is always present. For example, during a crisis in your neighborhood, remember you are part of the larger family of God who watches over His people.

المواضيع

• protection
• salvation
• tribal heritage
• apocalyptic visions
• divine intervention
• faith

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 49:8-27
• Exodus 31:13
• Ephesians 1:13
• Revelation 5:9
• Deuteronomy 30:6

أسئلة شائعة

What does the seal mentioned in Revelation 7:5 represent?

The seal represents God's protection and ownership, marking these people as His own who will be spared from harm during the coming judgments.

Why are only three tribes named here instead of all twelve?

John likely lists a few to illustrate that this sealing applies across multiple tribes. The full number (144,000) is mentioned later and represents completion or perfection among the chosen.

How does Revelation 7:5 relate to modern Christians?

Modern Christians can see in this verse a promise of God's protection and care, especially during difficult times. It encourages faith in divine providence.

What is the significance of the number twelve thousand?

The number twelve thousand symbolizes completeness or perfection and may represent a large but specific group within each tribe chosen for God's purposes.