Madurese Bible 1994 (ALKETAB E DHALEM BASA MADURA)
Sadajana hasella tana ka'dhinto kodu eatorragi ka to-rato. Junandalem ngangkat para pangobasa se ngobasane ommattepon Junandalem, menangka okomanna sa-dusana abdidalem sadajana. Samangken abdidalem padha nyangsara, odhi' sossa sareng taseksa, sabab to-rato gapaneka, ngala' rep-sakarebba atena e dhalem marenta ommattepon Junandalem sadajana sareng bin-ebin peyara'anna.”
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Nehemiah describes how the people of Israel have to give a lot of their resources to foreign rulers because of their sins. These rulers have control over the Israelites' bodies and possessions, causing them great distress.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a lemonade stand, but someone bigger takes most of your lemonade because you made some mistakes. They also take your lemons and lemonade cups. You feel really sad and upset.
Historical Background
Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the Persian king, wrote this prayer as part of a national confession of sins. The Israelites were under Persian rule and struggling with the burden of foreign domination and the consequences of their sins.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, if a community faces economic hardship due to corrupt leadership, they might feel similarly burdened and distressed, needing to seek justice and divine guidance.
Topics
sin and its consequencesnational repentanceforeign dominationspiritual distressprayerjustice