Laß doch deine Ohren aufmerken und deine Augen offen sein, daß du hörest das Gebet deines Knechtes, das ich nun vor dir bete Tag und Nacht für die Kinder Israel, deine Knechte, und womit ich die Sünde der Kinder Israel, die wir an dir begangen haben, bekenne. Ich und meines Vaters Haus haben auch gesündigt.
Was bedeutet das?
Nehemiah is praying to God, asking Him to listen and see their situation. He is confessing the sins of his people and asking for help for the children of Israel.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a friend who is in trouble and you keep asking a grown-up for help. That's what Nehemiah is doing. He's asking God to pay attention and help his people because they've made some mistakes.
Historischer Hintergrund
Nehemiah wrote this prayer during the period when the Israelites were returning from exile. It was a time of rebuilding and renewal, and Nehemiah is appealing to God for assistance and forgiveness for his people.
Anwendung für heute
When facing difficulties, we can learn from Nehemiah to pray persistently and honestly, admitting our faults and asking for God's help. This can apply to a community dealing with a crisis or an individual facing personal struggles.