Hebrews 5:2

Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)

Hij moet in staat wezen, toegeeflijk te zijn voor onwetenden en dwalenden, omdat hij zelf met zwakheid omkleed is,

Wat betekent dit?

This verse is about someone who understands and cares for people who don't know better or are going the wrong way because they, too, have their own weaknesses and struggles. It's talking about how a good leader or helper can relate to others' problems.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you're playing a game where some kids don’t know all the rules yet. The best friend would be someone who understands that these kids might make mistakes because they are still learning, just like when you were new to the game too!

Historische achtergrond

The Book of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to early Christians (likely Jewish converts) around 60-95 AD. It aims to show how Jesus fulfills and surpasses the old covenant.

Toepassing voor vandaag

In a workplace, this verse reminds us that a manager should be compassionate towards employees who are struggling or making mistakes because they too have weaknesses and can relate to those challenges.

Onderwerpen

• compassion
• weakness
• leadership
• understanding
• forgiveness
• community

Gerelateerde verzen

• James 5:19-20
• Psalm 34:18
• Luke 6:36
• Ephesians 4:1-3
• Proverbs 10:12

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Hebrews → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, ) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Who is speaking in Hebrews 5:2?

The speaker is an anonymous author addressing early Christians, emphasizing characteristics of a compassionate leader.

What does it mean to be 'compassion on the ignorant' as mentioned here?

To have compassion on the ignorant means showing kindness and understanding towards those who lack knowledge or are uninformed about certain matters.

How can someone relate their own weaknesses to help others?

By acknowledging our shared human frailties, we can empathize with others' struggles more effectively and offer genuine support without judgment.

Can you give an example of how this verse applies to everyday situations?

In a family setting, parents can use this principle by showing patience and understanding towards their children's mistakes, recognizing that they too have made errors in the past.