Ezra 10:41

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَعَزَرْئِيلُ وَشَلْمِيا وَشَمَرْيا،

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse lists the names of three individuals: Azareel, Shelemiah, and Shemariah. It is part of a larger list in Ezra 10 that records people who took part in a process of cleansing the community from marriages with non-Israelites. The key message here is the identification of participants in the purification process.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you are in a big classroom, and your teacher is reading out names of kids who cleaned up the classroom. The names Azareel, Shelemiah, and Shemariah are like those names, showing who helped clean up the community in the Bible story.

السياق التاريخي

Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote this book around the 5th century BCE. The text was written for the Israelites who had returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding the temple and restoring the community’s purity and religious practices.

التطبيق اليوم

In a modern scenario, these names remind us of the importance of being part of a community effort to maintain high standards and values. Just like these men were listed for their contributions, we can be proud of our contributions to our community's well-being.

المواضيع

• purity
• community
• restoration
• responsibility
• leadership
• repentance

آيات ذات صلة

• Ezra 9:1
• Ezra 10:1
• Nehemiah 13:23
• Deuteronomy 7:3
• 1 Corinthians 5:11

أسئلة شائعة

Why are these names important in Ezra 10:41?

These names are important because they are part of a list of people who took part in a process to cleanse the community from marriages with non-Israelites, emphasizing their commitment to the community’s values.

What was the purpose of listing these names?

The purpose of listing these names was to record who was involved in the purification process, showing accountability and the community’s commitment to maintaining its religious purity.

How does this verse connect to the overall theme of Ezra?

This verse connects to Ezra's theme of restoration and rebuilding the community’s religious practices and purity after returning from exile, ensuring they adhere to their faith.

Can you explain the significance of these names in a broader context?

These names are significant as they represent individuals who were part of a larger movement to purify the community, reflecting the broader theme of restoration and commitment to faith in the book of Ezra.