Acts 6:11

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَقَدَّمُوا رِشْوَةً لِبَعضِ الرِّجالِ لِيَقُولُوا: «سَمِعناهُ يَتَكَلَّمُ كَلاماً يُهِينُ بِهِ مُوسَى وَاللهَ.»

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, some people are plotting against a man by hiring others to lie about him. They say he has spoken disrespectful words against Moses and God. This shows how lies can be used to harm someone.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your friend told the teacher you said mean things about her when you didn't. That's what happened here. Some people lied about a man to make others think badly of him.

السياق التاريخي

This verse is from the book of Acts, written by Luke around 60-80 AD for a wider audience. It describes events in early Christian communities where tensions arose between different groups.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, we can see this happening on social media when people spread false information to damage someone's reputation. It’s important to verify facts before believing or sharing something negative about others.

المواضيع

• blasphemy
• lying
• reputation management
• false accusations
• integrity
• community tensions

آيات ذات صلة

• Exodus 20:7
• Leviticus 19:16
• Psalms 50:18-20
• Matthew 15:18-19
• Titus 3:2

أسئلة شائعة

What does 'suborn' mean?

'Suborn' means to induce someone, typically by bribery or threats, to commit a crime like perjury. In this context, it refers to hiring people to lie.

Why were they targeting Moses and God in their accusations?

Moses was seen as the ultimate authority on religious law among Jews, so attacking his teachings or God directly challenged the man's credibility and faithfulness.

How can we avoid spreading lies like those in this verse?

We can check our sources and verify information before sharing. Being truthful and honest, even when it’s difficult, helps maintain trust and integrity.

What does this tell us about early Christian communities?

It shows that even in the first churches, there were conflicts and disagreements. This verse highlights the challenges of maintaining unity and truth amidst internal strife.