Acts 23:5
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse, Paul is speaking and apologizes to the high priest because he did not know it was him. He refers to a rule from the Bible about respecting leaders of your people.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're in class and you accidentally call the principal by their first name without knowing it's them. Paul had a similar moment but with a religious leader called the high priest. He said sorry because he didn't know it was him, and he remembered there’s a rule about respecting people who are in charge of your group.
السياق التاريخي
This verse is from the book of Acts written by Luke around AD 60-70. It describes an incident where Paul, on trial before the Jewish council, unknowingly insults the high priest. In ancient Israelite culture, speaking disrespectfully to a religious leader was considered a grave offense.
التطبيق اليوم
Today, when meeting someone new at work or in a community group, it’s important to respect their position even if you haven't fully understood their role yet. You can always ask and apologize later if needed.