Luke 11:7

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

فيجيب ذلك من داخل ويقول لا تزعجني. الباب مغلق الآن واولادي معي في الفراش. لا اقدر ان اقوم واعطيك.

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, a man inside his house refuses to open the door for someone who is knocking late at night. He says he cannot get up because his children are sleeping and it's too late.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if your friend knocked on your bedroom door really late at night asking you to play. You might tell them, 'Sorry buddy, my family is asleep, and I can't come out now.' That’s what this man is doing in the story, but he feels bad about not helping.

السياق التاريخي

This verse is from the Gospel of Luke, written by Luke around AD 80-100. It was aimed at a general audience including both Jews and Gentiles to explain Christian beliefs and teachings within early Jewish culture.

التطبيق اليوم

Imagine if you were working late hours and someone needed your help but it was really inconvenient for you. This verse suggests being empathetic despite inconvenience, as the person in the story feels bad about refusing help.

المواضيع

• empathy
• responsibility
• neighborliness
• convenience vs. duty
• faithfulness

آيات ذات صلة

• 1 Samuel 28:7
• Matthew 25:35-40
• Luke 16:7
• Acts 9:36
• James 2:15-16

أسئلة شائعة

What is the main lesson from Luke 11:7?

The main lesson is about balancing personal comfort with the duty to help others, even when it's inconvenient.

Who was speaking in this verse?

It’s a hypothetical man talking to someone who knocked on his door very late at night.

How does Luke 11:7 fit into the broader message of Luke's gospel?

Luke often emphasizes compassion and care for others, even when it requires sacrifice. This verse illustrates that principle in a real-life scenario.

Can you give an example of how to apply this verse in daily life?

If someone asks for help late at night but it would be very inconvenient, think about whether you can still offer some form of support or assistance within your limits.