Sesudah semua yang kami alami oleh sebab perbuatan kami yang jahat, dan oleh sebab kesalahan kami yang besar, sedangkan Engkau, ya Allah kami, tidak menghukum setimpal dengan dosa kami, dan masih mengaruniakan kepada kami orang-orang yang terluput sebanyak ini,
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In this verse, Ezra acknowledges that despite the many bad things the Israelites did, God has been merciful and has not punished them as much as they deserved. He thanks God for the deliverance and forgiveness given to them.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you did something really naughty, and your parents decided to give you a small punishment instead of a big one. Ezra is saying that God has done something similar for the Israelites. He forgave them even though they did many wrong things.
Latar belakang sejarah
The book of Ezra was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BCE. Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote about the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem and their efforts to rebuild the temple and restore their faith.
Penerapan hari ini
In modern life, if someone has wronged you, but they apologize and show genuine remorse, consider forgiving them and giving them a second chance. Just like God forgave the Israelites, we can also forgive others.