Psalms 139:21

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

أَلَا أُبْغِضُ مُبْغِضِيكَ يَا رَبُّ، وَأَمْقُتُ مُقَاوِمِيكَ؟

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse is from David's prayer to God in Psalm 139. David expresses his strong feelings against those who oppose God, saying he hates those who hate God and is grieved by those who rise up against God. The key message is the deep alignment of David's feelings with God's.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a best friend, and someone is mean to your friend. You feel sad and angry, right? That's how David feels about God. He's saying, 'I'm upset with people who are mean to you, God,' because he cares so much about God.

السياق التاريخي

Psalm 139 is traditionally attributed to King David, who wrote it during his reign over ancient Israel around 1000 BCE. The psalm reflects on God's omniscience and omnipresence, and this particular verse expresses David's strong stance against those who oppose God.

التطبيق اليوم

In a modern context, if someone at work starts spreading false rumors about a colleague who is known for their integrity and good character, you might feel compelled to stand up for that colleague. This verse encourages you to align your values with those that uphold goodness and righteousness.

المواضيع

• hatred
• loyalty
• righteousness
• God's character
• emotions
• opposition

آيات ذات صلة

• Proverbs 24:17
• Romans 12:9
• 2 Samuel 22:22
• Psalms 97:10
• Matthew 10:34

أسئلة شائعة

Who wrote Psalm 139?

Psalm 139 is traditionally attributed to King David, who ruled ancient Israel around 1000 BCE.

What does it mean to hate those who hate God?

It means feeling a strong aversion or opposition to those who show contempt or disdain towards God, reflecting a deep alignment with God's values and a protective stance towards God's honor.

How can this verse apply to our emotions today?

This verse can help us understand the intensity of feeling aligned with God's values and the emotional response we might have towards actions that oppose these values, such as feeling distressed or angered by injustice.

How can we practically align our feelings with God's as expressed in this verse?

We can align our feelings by standing up against injustice, supporting those who uphold righteousness, and praying for those who oppose God, seeking their transformation and the restoration of their relationship with God.