Genesis 38:8
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse, Judah instructs his son Onan to marry his brother's wife, Tamar, and have children with her to continue his brother's lineage. This is an example of a practice called levirate marriage, where a brother is expected to marry his deceased brother's widow.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine if your friend couldn't play anymore because they were very sick, and your family decided to let your other friend play for them. In this story, Judah is like the parent telling Onan to help his brother by marrying his brother's wife and having kids to keep his brother's family name going.
السياق التاريخي
This verse is part of the Book of Genesis, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. The story takes place during the patriarchal period, reflecting the customs and laws of that time, including the practice of levirate marriage.
التطبيق اليوم
In modern scenarios, this practice highlights the importance of family and community support. For instance, in a family where someone is unable to have children, relatives might step in to help, showing the value of family bonds and responsibility.