Judges 11:30

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَنَذَرَ يَفْتَاحُ نَذْرًا لِلرَّبِّ قَائِلًا: «إِنْ دَفَعْتَ بَنِي عَمُّونَ لِيَدِي،

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, Jephthah makes a promise to God. He says that if God helps him win against the Ammonites, he will keep a special promise. This shows that Jephthah is very serious about his faith and relies on God for victory.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're playing a game, and you promise your friend, 'If I win this game, I'll share my snacks with everyone.' That's like what Jephthah did. He promised God that if God helped him win the battle, he would do something special to show his thanks.

السياق التاريخي

The Book of Judges was written by various authors, compiled around the 5th century BC. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of God's faithfulness and their need for God's guidance. The cultural setting is one of conflict and moral ambiguity, where judges, like Jephthah, rise up to lead the people.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, we can apply this by promising God something significant if He helps us through a tough situation, like a big exam or a challenging project. It shows our trust and reliance on Him.

المواضيع

• faith
• promise
• victory
• thanksgiving
• trust
• judges

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 22:1-18
• 1 Samuel 1:10-11
• Luke 1:11-20
• Ephesians 5:20
• James 5:16

أسئلة شائعة

What was Jephthah's vow to God?

Jephthah promised to God that if God delivered the Ammonites into his hands, he would offer the first person to come out of his house to meet him as a sacrifice.

How does Jephthah's vow show his faith?

Jephthah's vow demonstrates his deep trust in God's power and his willingness to make a significant sacrifice, showing that he believed God would help him defeat the Ammonites.

Why is Judges 11:30 important in the Bible?

This verse highlights the seriousness of making vows to God and the importance of keeping one's promises to Him, reflecting themes of faith and trust.

How can we relate Judges 11:30 to our daily lives?

We can make promises to God for specific outcomes in our lives, showing our trust and reliance on Him, and then follow through with our promises once the outcome is achieved.