Aber der Herr rief noch einmal: »Samuel, Samuel!« Und wieder sprang Samuel auf und lief zu Eli. »Ich bin schon da, du hast mich doch gerufen!«, sagte er. Eli verneinte wieder: »Ich habe dich nicht gerufen, mein Junge. Geh jetzt und leg dich ins Bett!«
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, Samuel is called by God multiple times. Samuel thinks Eli, his teacher, is calling him. God is teaching Samuel to listen to His voice. Samuel learns to distinguish God's voice from others.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you're playing with your toy phone and you hear your mom call, 'Come here, sweetie.' But when you go to your mom, she says, 'I didn't call you.' That's what happened to Samuel. God was teaching him to listen closely.
Historischer Hintergrund
This verse is part of the Book of 1 Samuel, written around the 10th century BCE. It narrates events during the period of judges and early monarchy in Israel. The audience was the Israelite people, and the cultural setting was one where prophets and divine revelations were common.
Anwendung für heute
In today's context, this can apply to someone who is trying to discern God's voice in their life. Just like Samuel, we sometimes confuse God's call with others. Listening carefully and seeking God's guidance can help us in making decisions.