Psalms 118:18
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse is from Psalm 118, where the speaker acknowledges that God has disciplined them severely, but ultimately did not abandon them to death. It's a message of hope and trust in God's ultimate care and protection.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you're playing a game and you make a big mistake. Your friend, who's like a parent in this game, gives you a time-out but doesn't kick you out of the game. This verse is like that, God gives a time-out, but he always wants you in the game of life.
السياق التاريخي
Psalm 118 is part of a collection of Psalms traditionally attributed to David, though scholars debate this. It was written to praise God for deliverance from enemies and to express trust in God's protection. The original audience would have been the ancient Israelites who had experienced God's deliverance.
التطبيق اليوم
Imagine facing a serious illness where your health is critically endangered. Despite the severity of the illness, you survive. This verse reminds us that even in our darkest moments, God's love and protection are always present.