Kóicha he'i upe kuatia: “Mburuvicha guasu Artajerjes oikuaauka kóicha mayma mburuvicha kuérape oĩva ko tetãme ojepysóva tetã Índia guive Etiopía peve ha oñemboja'óva 127 hendápe: ‘Che hína heta tetã ruvicha ha opa ko yvy oĩ che po guýpe. Upéicha ramo jepe ndaha'éi añemoha'enteséva ha aiko mbaretépe. Añeha'ã uvei aisambyhy ko tetã py'a porãme ikatu haguáicha mayma oikóva che po guýpe ko tetã tuichakuére oiko py'a guapýpe ha kyhyje'ỹme. Upéva ningo maymáva oipota. ‘Aporandu rire umi he'ívape chéve upe ajapo vaerã ikatu haguã jaiko py'a guapýpe, Amán he'i chéve upe ajapo vaerã. Amán niko opavave apytégui upe iñakã porãvéva, opa árape ipy'a porãva ha heko jeroviaha hína. Upéva rehe voi, che rire ha'e oĩ. Amán he'i chéve opa tetã rupi ko yvy apére oĩha peteĩ tetãgua ojogueraha'ỹva avave ndive. Ha'e kuéra oikoháicha ndaipóri avave ha ndojapói voi upe mburuvicha guasu oipotáva ojejapo. Upéicha rupi añeha'ã ramo jepe ko ñane retã amboguata porã, chugui kuéra ndaikatúi. Ko'ã tetãgua añónte umi oñemoĩva opavave rehe ha ndojehe'ái avave ndive. Ha'e kuéra oikoháicha avave ndoikói. Ha ndojapói rupi umi mba'e che aipotáva, ivaívante ojapo ha upéicha rupi ko ñane retã oho vai. Upéva rehe aipota kóva ko áñope upe 14 arahápe upe 12 mes hápe, hérava Adár, ojejuka hembireko ha imitã nguérape reheve opa umi kuimba'e réra Amán omoĩva kuatia rehe. Upéicha peteĩ árape ojejukapáne opa umi oñemoĩva opavave rehe opa árape. Ha ikatúta upe rire amboguata ko ñane retã py'a guapýpe. Amán hína upe orekóva ipópe opa mba'e che retã rehegua ha ha'e hína chéve guarã che ru rangue ramo.’ ” Ha kuatia kuéra rerahaha opa rupi omoguahẽ ko kuatia oje'ehápe ojejukapa vaerãha opa judío kuéra, mitã térã tuja, kuña térã kuimba'e ha ojepe'a vaerãha chugui kuéra opa mba'e oguerekóva. Kóicha ojejapo vaerã upe mes hérava Adárpe, 13 arahápe.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a royal decree sent out to all parts of the kingdom that ordered the destruction and killing of all Jewish people, regardless of age, on a specific day. The decree also allows the taking of the Jews' possessions. No one is speaking directly in this verse, but it describes the actions of the king and his officials. The key message is the severity and scope of the threat against the Jewish people.
Explained for Children
Imagine if there was a rule in your school that said everyone with red hair had to leave on a certain day. This verse is like that, but much worse, because it's not just about leaving, but about hurting all Jewish people on a specific day. It's a very scary rule that the king made.
Historical Background
Esther 3:13 is part of the Book of Esther, which is believed to have been written around the 5th century BCE. It was written to recount the events that led to the Jewish holiday of Purim. The audience was likely the Jewish people living in Persia, and the cultural setting reflects a time when Jews faced significant persecution.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of standing against injustice and the power of unity. For example, if you see a group being unfairly targeted at your school, it's important to speak up and work together to protect them, just as Esther worked to protect her people.
The Jewish community was targeted due to Haman's personal hatred towards Mordecai, a Jew who refused to bow to him. This led to a decree against all Jews in the kingdom.
What does this verse tell us about the power of the king?
This verse highlights the absolute power of the king, who could issue decrees that affected every province and every person within it, showcasing the immense authority he held.
How did the people respond to this decree?
The verse itself does not describe the people's response, but it sets the stage for the rest of the story where the Jews face this threat and seek ways to overcome it.
What can we learn from this verse about standing up against injustice?
This verse teaches us that injustice can affect anyone and that it is crucial to stand up against it, as the characters in the Book of Esther eventually do to protect their community.