2 Chronicles 31:14

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

وقوري بن يمنة اللاوي البواب نحو الشرق كان على المتبرّع به لله لاعطاء تقدمة الرب واقداس الاقداس.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse describes Kore, the son of Imnah, who was a Levite and served as a gatekeeper. He was responsible for managing the voluntary offerings given to God, ensuring they were distributed properly and used for the most holy purposes.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a piggy bank where you put money to help others. Kore was like the person who takes that money and makes sure it goes to the right places to help God’s work. He was a special helper at the temple.

السياق التاريخي

2 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, possibly a priest or Levite, in the post-exilic period, around 350-300 BCE. The text provides a historical account of the religious and political life of Judah, focusing on the temple and its services. The audience was likely the returning exiles trying to re-establish their religious practices.

التطبيق اليوم

In modern life, this verse can remind us of the importance of managing our resources wisely, especially when it comes to charitable giving. Like Kore, we should ensure our contributions are used effectively for God's purposes.

المواضيع

• service
• offerings
• Levites
• temples
• duty
• administration

آيات ذات صلة

• Numbers 18:20
• 1 Chronicles 26:19
• 1 Chronicles 29:20
• 2 Kings 12:11
• Hebrews 13:16

أسئلة شائعة

Why was Kore chosen as the porter?

Kore was chosen because he was a Levite, a priestly group trusted with the temple's administration and ensuring the offerings were handled correctly and distributed properly.

What are freewill offerings?

Freewill offerings were gifts given voluntarily to God, often to support the temple and its operations, reflecting a person's devotion and generosity.

How does this role of Kore relate to modern church roles?

In modern churches, roles like treasurer or stewardship leader are similar to Kore’s role, overseeing offerings and ensuring they are used appropriately for ministry and charitable work.

What were the 'most holy things' in the temple?

The 'most holy things' referred to items and offerings designated exclusively for the most sacred rituals and spaces in the temple, like the Holy of Holies, and were handled with the utmost care and purity.