Ecclesiastes 12:6

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

المَوت اذْكُرْ خالِقَكَ قَبلَ أنْ يَنقَطِعَ حَبلُ الفِضَّةِ، وَيَتَحَطَّمُ إناءُ الذَّهَبِ، وَتَنكَسِرُ حَياتُكَ مِثلَ جَرَّةٍ عِنْدَ بِئرٍ، أوْ كَحَجَرٍ يُغَطِّي بابَ بِئرٍ فَيَسقُطُ فِي داخِلِها.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Ecclesiastes describes the end of life using poetic imagery. The speaker, likely King Solomon, is reflecting on how life's physical elements weaken and ultimately cease, symbolizing the approach of death.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine a lamp with a silver cord and a golden bowl that holds the oil. When the cord breaks or the bowl shatters, the lamp stops working. This is like how our bodies stop working when we get very old.

السياق التاريخي

Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon, one of the wisest kings of Israel, around 950 B.C. He wrote to a diverse audience, reflecting on life's meaning and the transient nature of human pursuits in a world where God is sovereign.

التطبيق اليوم

Consider an elderly person who must let go of many activities they once enjoyed due to physical limitations. This verse can remind us to appreciate our health and to prepare spiritually for the end of life.

المواضيع

• wisdom
• death
• aging
• spirituality
• humanity
• transience

آيات ذات صلة

• Job 14:1-2
• Psalm 90:10
• Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
• 1 Corinthians 15:50-53
• Revelation 21:4

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أسئلة شائعة

What are the 'silver cord' and 'golden bowl' in Ecclesiastes 12:6?

The 'silver cord' and 'golden bowl' are metaphors for the vital connections and resources in the human body, symbolizing life and vitality. When these are broken, it signifies the end of life.

How should we interpret the imagery in Ecclesiastes 12:6?

The imagery should be seen as symbolic representations of the body's deterioration with age, emphasizing the inevitability of death and the need to prepare for it spiritually.

Can Ecclesiastes 12:6 be applied to anyone's life?

Yes, this verse can be applied universally, encouraging everyone to consider the fleeting nature of life and to focus on spiritual preparation, regardless of age or circumstances.

Does Ecclesiastes 12:6 offer comfort or fear?

While it may evoke a sense of mortality, the verse can offer comfort by reminding us to live with purpose and to prepare spiritually for the inevitable end of life, leading to hope rather than fear.