Exodus 18:9

Indonesian (Alkitab Terjemahan Baru)

Bersukacitalah Yitro tentang segala kebaikan, yang dilakukan TUHAN kepada orang Israel, bahwa Ia telah menyelamatkan mereka dari tangan orang Mesir.

Apa artinya?

Exodus 18:9 tells us that Jethro was happy because God had helped Israel escape from Egypt. It shows how God protected and delivered His people from their enemies.

Penjelasan untuk anak-anak

Imagine you have a really tough math problem and you can't solve it. Then, your big brother comes over and solves it for you! That's how happy Jethro was when he saw God help Israel escape from Egypt.

Latar belakang sejarah

This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, which was written by Moses around 1440 BC. It is addressed to the Israelites as they journey through the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The story is set in a time when the Israelites were trying to establish their identity as God's chosen people.

Penerapan hari ini

In modern times, if someone you love faces a tough situation and God helps them through it, you would feel like Jethro did. Maybe you can offer a similar kind of joy and support to those around you when they experience God's deliverance.

Topik

• deliverance
• joy
• gratitude
• God's goodness
• Israelites
• Egypt

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Pertanyaan umum

Who is Jethro in the Bible?

Jethro is Moses' father-in-law, a priest of Midian, who advised Moses about judging the people and setting up a system of elders to help him.

Why was Jethro so happy?

Jethro was happy because he saw how God had protected and delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians, which showed him the goodness of God.

What does this verse teach about God's character?

This verse teaches that God is good and powerful, capable of delivering His people from their enemies and bringing them to safety.

How can we apply this verse in our lives?

We can apply this verse by rejoicing and expressing gratitude when we see God's goodness and deliverance in the lives of others and in our own lives.