Daniel 9:7

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

Du, Herr, bist im Recht, uns aber treibt es heute die Schamröte ins Gesicht, allen Juden und Bürgern von Jerusalem und dem ganzen Israel, seien sie nah oder fern in allen Ländern, dahin du sie verstoßen hast, weil sie sich an dir vergangen haben.

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse from Daniel 9:7, the speaker acknowledges that God is righteous and just, but admits that the people of Israel have sinned and are ashamed because of their actions. This confession recognizes God's goodness and humanity's shortcomings.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine if you broke a rule at school and felt really sorry about it. In this verse, Daniel says something like that to God—he says God is perfect, but the people he’s talking for have done wrong things, so they feel very bad and ashamed.

Historischer Hintergrund

Daniel wrote this during his time in exile in Babylon around 539 BCE. He was addressing a deeply religious audience who had experienced significant hardships due to their disobedience towards God's commands. The cultural setting reflects the belief that divine justice is tied to moral behavior and national prosperity.

Anwendung für heute

In today’s context, imagine a community acknowledging its collective mistakes, such as environmental neglect, and feeling a communal shame. This verse encourages admitting fault and seeking forgiveness rather than hiding it.

Themen

• repentance
• confession
• divine justice
• national sin
• humility
• forgiveness

Verwandte Verse

• Numbers 14:39
• Nehemiah 1:6
• Psalm 51:4
• Isaiah 64:7
• Romans 3:20

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Häufige Fragen

Why does Daniel emphasize God's righteousness?

Daniel emphasizes God’s righteousness to acknowledge that all justice comes from God, highlighting the contrast between divine perfection and human failings.

What is meant by 'confusion of faces' in this verse?

'Confusion of faces' refers to feelings of shame or humiliation, suggesting a face downcast with sorrow for their sins.

How does this apply to modern communities?

It applies by showing how acknowledging community-wide mistakes can lead to collective repentance and seeking forgiveness from a higher power or among each other.

Can you provide examples of similar communal confessions in history?

Yes, many religious groups have engaged in public penances during times of crisis. For example, Catholic church processions of repentance for historical wrongs and the Jewish Yom Kippur service.