Ezra 2:63
Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse, the Tirshatha, who is a leader, tells people not to eat the most holy things until there is a priest with special items called Urim and Thummim. The Tirshatha wants to make sure only the right people eat these holy things.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have a special cookie jar that only certain people can open. The Tirshatha is like the teacher who says, 'No one can eat the cookies until we have a special key to open the jar.' In this case, the special key is called Urim and Thummim.
السياق التاريخي
Ezra 2:63 is part of the book of Ezra, written around the 5th century BCE. It describes the return of the Israelites from exile in Babylon. The Tirshatha, likely referring to Ezra himself, was a leader who made decisions about religious practices.
التطبيق اليوم
In a modern context, this verse can be seen as a reminder to wait for the right guidance before making important decisions. For example, a young adult might wait to start a business until they have a mentor or advisor to guide them.