«Sarakalasebaga Haruna dencɛ Elehazari, ale dencɛ Finehasi le ka ne ta dimiba mabɔ Izirayɛlimɔgɔw ra; sabu Izirayɛlimɔgɔw ka ko min kɛ, o dimi tun bɛ ne ra cogo min na, a dimi fana kɛra ale ra ten. O le kosɔn ne ma dimi tuun ka Izirayɛlimɔgɔw faga ka ban.
What Does This Mean?
This verse praises Phinehas for stopping God's wrath against the Israelites by showing great zeal. God is speaking here, commending Phinehas for his actions that prevented God from destroying the Israelites out of jealousy.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend did something that made your mom angry. But then you did something to make your mom happy again. That's what Phinehas did. He did something that made God happy, so God didn't get angry at everyone.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Numbers, written by Moses around 1400 BC. It describes a time when the Israelites were worshipping false gods, and Phinehas took action to stop this, earning God's praise and saving his people from divine wrath.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse can be applied to situations where a person takes action to prevent harm to their community or organization. For example, a teacher might take decisive action to stop bullying in their class, earning the respect and gratitude of parents and students.