Genesis 34:14

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

فقالوُا لهُما: «لا نَستَطيعُ أنْ نَفعَلَ هذا الأمرَ أنْ نُعطيَ أُختَنا لرَجُلٍ أغلَفَ، لأنَّهُ عارٌ لنا.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse describes the brothers of Dinah responding to Shechem's request to marry her. They reject the proposal because Shechem is uncircumcised, which they consider shameful. Their response shows the importance they place on their religious practices.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your friend wanted to join your special club but they wouldn't follow the club's important rules. You might say no, just like these brothers said no because Shechem didn't follow their important custom of being circumcised.

السياق التاريخي

This verse is part of the Book of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses around the 13th century BCE. It reflects the customs and social norms of the ancient Israelites, emphasizing the significance of circumcision as a mark of the covenant with God.

التطبيق اليوم

In modern terms, imagine a situation where you are asked to join a project but you know the leader doesn't respect key ethical guidelines. Like the brothers, you might refuse to collaborate because upholding your values is important.

المواضيع

• covenant
• family honor
• cultural practices
• religious customs
• marriage
• morality

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 17:10
• Exodus 4:25
• Joshua 5:2
• Romans 2:25
• Philippians 3:3

أسئلة شائعة

Why was circumcision so important?

Circumcision was a symbol of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, marking them as God's chosen people.

What was the cultural context for the brothers' response?

The brothers viewed circumcision as a critical religious duty and considered intermarriage without it dishonorable and a violation of their covenantal identity.

How does this apply to today's marriage practices?

While circumcision is not a universal requirement today, the verse highlights the importance of respecting and honoring one's cultural and religious values in marriage.

What can we learn about family honor from this verse?

The verse shows that family honor is tied to cultural and religious practices, and that family members may unite to uphold their values.