deh! sia l’orecchia tua attenta, e sieno gli occhi tuoi aperti, per ascoltar l’orazione del tuo servitore, la quale io fo al presente davanti a te, giorno e notte, per li figliuoli d’Israele, tuoi servitori; facendo anche confessione de’ peccati de’ figliuoli d’Israele, i quali abbiamo commessi contro a te; io ancora, e la casa di mio padre, abbiam peccato.
Cosa significa?
Nehemiah is praying to God, asking Him to listen and see their situation. He is confessing the sins of his people and asking for help for the children of Israel.
Spiegato ai bambini
Imagine you have a friend who is in trouble and you keep asking a grown-up for help. That's what Nehemiah is doing. He's asking God to pay attention and help his people because they've made some mistakes.
Contesto storico
Nehemiah wrote this prayer during the period when the Israelites were returning from exile. It was a time of rebuilding and renewal, and Nehemiah is appealing to God for assistance and forgiveness for his people.
Applicazione per oggi
When facing difficulties, we can learn from Nehemiah to pray persistently and honestly, admitting our faults and asking for God's help. This can apply to a community dealing with a crisis or an individual facing personal struggles.