Leviticus 25:40
Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse is about how a servant should be treated like a hired worker and not like a slave. The servant will work until the year of jubilee, which is a special year of release. The speaker is God, giving instructions to the Israelites.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're helping a friend clean their room. You're not their slave, just a helper. You work together until a special day comes, like your birthday, when you stop and celebrate. This is how God said servants should be treated.
السياق التاريخي
This verse comes from Leviticus, written around 1400 BCE, and was part of God's law given to the Israelites. It reflects the social and legal norms of ancient Israel, emphasizing fair treatment and the periodic release of servants.
التطبيق اليوم
In today’s context, this could apply to how employers treat their employees. Just as the servant was to be treated fairly and released after a certain period, modern employees should be respected and have clear terms of employment and rest periods.