E non gli diede alcuna eredità in esso, non pure un piè di terra. Or gli avea promesso di darlo in possessione a lui, ed alla sua progenie dopo lui, allora ch’egli non avea ancora alcun figliuolo.
Cosa significa?
This verse talks about God's promise to Abraham, who had no land of his own in Canaan at that time but was promised it for himself and future generations, even though he didn't have a child yet.
Spiegato ai bambini
Imagine you're given a big piece of land by your friend, but right now, you don’t have anywhere to stand on. Your friend still promises that one day, you'll own this land with all your future family members. That's like what God promised Abraham!
Contesto storico
This verse is part of Stephen’s speech in the book of Acts. It was written by Luke around 60-80 AD, intended for early Christians to understand the faith journey of their ancestors and the continuity of God's promises.
Applicazione per oggi
Imagine you are promised a dream job or home but haven't seen it yet. Trusting that promise requires faith. This verse reminds us to trust in God’s promises even when we can’t see them fulfilled now.
Argomenti
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