Hendaklah kiranya telinga-Mu mengeling dan mata-Mu menilik dan dengar apalah akan doa hamba-Mu yang hamba persembahkan sekarang di hadapan hadirat-Mu pada siang dan malam karena sebab segala bani Israel, yaitu segala hamba-Mu, tegal hamba mengaku segala dosa bani Israel yang telah diperbuatnya kepada-Mu, karena baik hamba baik segala orang isi rumah bapa hambapun, kami sekalian sudah berbuat dosa!
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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.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
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.
Latar belakang sejarah
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.
Penerapan hari ini
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.