Daniel 6:10

Indonesian (Alkitab Terjemahan Baru)

(6-11) Demi didengar Daniel, bahwa surat perintah itu telah dibuat, pergilah ia ke rumahnya. Dalam kamar atasnya ada tingkap-tingkap yang terbuka ke arah Yerusalem; tiga kali sehari ia berlutut, berdoa serta memuji Allahnya, seperti yang biasa dilakukannya.

Apa artinya?

Daniel 6:10 tells us that Daniel continued to pray three times a day, even after he learned about the new law against praying to anyone but the king. He opened his windows towards Jerusalem and prayed as he had always done.

Penjelasan untuk anak-anak

Imagine you have a favorite toy that makes you really happy, and one day someone tells you it's not okay to play with your toy anymore. But you still want to be happy, so you keep playing with it because it means so much to you. That’s like Daniel praying even when he was told not to.

Latar belakang sejarah

The Book of Daniel was written by the prophet Daniel during his exile in Babylon around 500 BCE. The audience is primarily Jews who were living under foreign rule and struggling with issues of faith and loyalty.

Penerapan hari ini

In a modern scenario, imagine you are at work where there’s a new policy against taking breaks to pray or meditate. Despite the risks, if prayer is important to you, Daniel's example shows it can be done privately while remaining true to your beliefs.

Topik

• faithfulness
• prayer
• loyalty
• perseverance
• obedience
• courage

Ayat terkait

• Joshua 24:15
• Ezra 6:21
• Matthew 6:6
• Luke 18:9-14
• Hebrews 11:33

Pertanyaan umum

Why did Daniel pray toward Jerusalem?

Praying towards Jerusalem was a common practice among Jews, as it represented their connection to God through the temple in Jerusalem.

Was praying three times a day a normal practice for Daniel?

Yes, this verse indicates that Daniel had been praying three times a day even before the new law was put into place, showing his consistent devotion.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can be true to our beliefs even when it’s difficult, like Daniel who continued his prayers despite potential dangers.