Genesis 28:22

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَسَأجعَلُ هَذا الحَجَرَ الَّذِي أقَمْتُهُ نَصَباً تَذْكاريّاً يَكُونُ بَيتَ اللهِ. وَسَأُعطِي اللهَ عُشْرَ كُلِّ شَيءٍ يُعطِينِي.»

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, Jacob promises God that if He provides for Jacob, Jacob will give a tenth of his blessings to God. Jacob sets a stone as a pillar and says it will be God's house.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine Jacob as a kid who promises to give a tenth of his allowance to his mom if she helps him with something. He also says a big stone will be a special place for his mom, like a little house.

السياق التاريخي

This verse is from the book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. The audience is the Israelites, and the cultural setting is nomadic and agrarian. It reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people.

التطبيق اليوم

Imagine someone promising to tithe a portion of their income to their church if God helps them find a job. This shows gratitude and a commitment to honor God with their blessings.

المواضيع

• covenant
• promise
• tithing
• gratitude
• obedience
• worship

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 14:20
• Leviticus 27:30
• Malachi 3:10
• Luke 18:12
• Hebrews 7:2

أسئلة شائعة

What does it mean to give a tenth to God?

Giving a tenth, or tithing, is an act of dedicating a portion of one's blessings to God as a form of worship and gratitude for His provision.

Why did Jacob set a stone as a pillar?

Jacob set a stone as a pillar to mark the place where he had a significant encounter with God, symbolizing a covenant and a reminder of God's presence and promises.

How can we apply Jacob's vow in our lives?

We can apply Jacob's vow by being thankful for God's blessings and committing to give a portion of our earnings or blessings to God, reflecting our gratitude and faith.

What is the significance of a 'house of God' in this verse?

In this context, the 'house of God' refers to a sacred place where God's presence is acknowledged and worshipped, symbolized by the stone pillar Jacob set up.