Tetapi kata Musa: Tiada patut kami berbuat demikian; bolehkah kami mengorbankan kepada Tuhan, Allah kami, akan barang yang kebencian orang Mesir? Bahwa sesungguhnya jikalau kiranya kami mengorbankan barang yang kebencian orang Mesir di hadapan matanya, bukankah mereka itu kelak melontari kami dengan batu?
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Moses explains to Pharaoh that the Egyptians consider certain animals abominable, and the Israelites would need to sacrifice these animals to the Lord. Moses is concerned that sacrificing these animals in front of the Egyptians would cause them to be stoned.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if your favorite toy was actually something that your friend really hates. Now, if you play with that toy in front of your friend, they might get so angry that they want to hurt you. Moses is worried that something similar might happen if they do what God wants with animals that the Egyptians really don't like.
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The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE, detailing the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. The Israelites were in a situation where their religious practices conflicted with the beliefs of the Egyptians, who worshipped certain animals.
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Today, this verse can remind us of the importance of cultural sensitivity in spreading our beliefs. We must be mindful of others' views and beliefs, especially when they are strongly negative, to avoid conflict and promote understanding.