Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)
اَصْعَدوا أنتُم إلى العيدِ، فأنا لا أصعَدُ إلى هذا العيدِ، لأنّ وَقتي ما جاءَ بَعدُ».
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse from John 7:8, Jesus tells his brothers that he will not go to the feast with them because it is not yet the right time for him to do so. He's saying he has a specific timeline that he must follow.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have a big race coming up, and your friends want you to join in a fun run today. But you tell them, 'I’ll go to the big race when it’s time because I need to get ready first.' That's like what Jesus is telling his brothers about the feast.
السياق التاريخي
The Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John around 90-100 AD. This verse occurs during a conversation between Jesus and his siblings, where he explains his divinely appointed schedule that differs from theirs. The cultural context involves Jewish feasts which were significant religious observances.
التطبيق اليوم
Consider a scenario where someone asks you to do something important but your time isn’t right for it yet. Like if your friend invites you to sing at an event and you’re still practicing; you might say, 'Not now, I need more practice.' This reflects waiting for the right moment as Jesus did.
المواضيع
time managementdivine timingobedience to God's planfeasts and festivalsJesus' relationship with his familywaiting on the Lord
Why didn’t Jesus go to the feast with his brothers?
Jesus knew that going to the feast at this particular moment could have led to premature conflict. He was waiting for God’s perfect timing, as he often did throughout his ministry.
Does John 7:8 suggest we should ignore family requests if our time isn’t right?
It suggests that sometimes it's wise to defer activities until the appropriate moment, especially when those moments are guided by a higher purpose or divine timing.
What feast is Jesus referring to in John 7:8?
Jesus refers to the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), one of three major festivals where all Jewish men were required to go up to Jerusalem.
How does this verse apply to our lives today?
This verse teaches us about patience and waiting on God’s timing. We should be mindful not to rush into things but wait for the right moment when action is most effective or aligned with a higher purpose.