Esther 9:21
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Cosa significa?
This verse states that Mordecai established a tradition for the Jewish people to celebrate on the 14th and 15th days of the month Adar every year. The celebration is a reminder of the day when the Jewish people were saved from destruction in Persia.
Spiegato ai bambini
Imagine if your family decided to have a big party every year on the same day to remember a really good thing that happened. That's what this verse is about! The Jewish people celebrate to remember a time when they were saved from being hurt.
Contesto storico
The book of Esther was likely written in the fifth century BCE, after the exile of the Jews from Babylon. It was intended for the Jewish people living in the Persian Empire, detailing how Esther and Mordecai helped save the Jewish community from the threat of Haman.
Applicazione per oggi
In modern life, this verse reminds us to celebrate and remember significant moments of deliverance and joy. For instance, a family might annually celebrate the anniversary of a recovered loved one's health or a community might commemorate the end of a long period of hardship.
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