Exodus 3:18
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse, Moses is instructed to approach the king of Egypt with the elders of Israel and request permission to leave for three days to worship their God. Moses is the speaker, relaying this message to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of their freedom to worship.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're at a playground and you want to go home to have a special meal with your family. You ask the teacher if you can leave for a little while. That's what Moses is doing here, but on a much bigger scale. He's asking the king to let the Israelites go for a short trip to worship their God.
السياق التاريخي
The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 BC. It was directed towards the Israelites, who were in captivity in Egypt. The context involves the Israelites' struggle for freedom and their desire to worship their God, who had appeared to Moses in the burning bush.
التطبيق اليوم
In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where one must respectfully request permission to fulfill a spiritual or religious duty. For example, an employee might need to take time off for a religious holiday and must communicate this need to their employer.