Numbers 16:38
Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)
ما معنى هذا؟
This verse says that the censers used by Korah and his followers, who sinned against God, should be made into a covering for the altar because they were offered before the Lord and are now holy. This will serve as a reminder to the Israelites about the consequences of rebellion.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine you have a toy that you used to play with, but you used it in a way that was naughty. Now, God says that instead of throwing it away, it should be used as a special cover for something important. This way, everyone can see it and remember not to be naughty like you were.
السياق التاريخي
Numbers 16:38 is part of the Book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It narrates the rebellion of Korah and his followers against Moses and Aaron. The verse is a directive from God to use the censers used in the rebellion as a reminder for future generations.
التطبيق اليوم
Consider a scenario where an employee at a company misuses company resources but later repents. Instead of firing the employee, the company decides to use the misused resources for a good cause, turning a negative into a positive and creating a reminder for all employees.