Ezra 10:41
French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse lists the names of three individuals: Azareel, Shelemiah, and Shemariah. It is part of a larger list in Ezra 10 that records people who took part in a process of cleansing the community from marriages with non-Israelites. The key message here is the identification of participants in the purification process.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you are in a big classroom, and your teacher is reading out names of kids who cleaned up the classroom. The names Azareel, Shelemiah, and Shemariah are like those names, showing who helped clean up the community in the Bible story.
Contexte historique
Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote this book around the 5th century BCE. The text was written for the Israelites who had returned from exile in Babylon to Jerusalem. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding the temple and restoring the community’s purity and religious practices.
Application pour aujourd'hui
In a modern scenario, these names remind us of the importance of being part of a community effort to maintain high standards and values. Just like these men were listed for their contributions, we can be proud of our contributions to our community's well-being.