maka Engkaupun kiranya mendengarkannya di sorga dan bertindak serta mengadili hamba-hamba-Mu, yakni menyatakan bersalah orang yang bersalah dengan menanggungkan perbuatannya kepada orang itu sendiri, tetapi menyatakan benar orang yang benar dengan memberi pembalasan kepadanya yang sesuai dengan kebenarannya.
Apa artinya?
This verse tells God to listen from heaven and judge people fairly. Solomon is speaking, asking God to punish the wicked and reward the righteous.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you're playing a game, and someone cheats. This verse is like asking a referee to see who's cheating from high up and make sure the cheater gets a time-out, while the good players get a gold star.
Latar belakang sejarah
1 Kings was written by several authors, including prophets, around the 6th century BCE. This particular passage is part of King Solomon's prayer after the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The audience was the Israelites, and it reflects their belief in God's justice and presence in the temple.
Penerapan hari ini
Consider a scenario where you see a coworker taking credit for others' work. You can pray that God would judge this situation fairly, rewarding honesty and punishing deceit, as described in this verse.