Luke 2:2

Dutch GBVNT (Gods Boek - het Nieuwe Testament)

Deze volkstelling was de eerste in de periode dat Quirinius gouverneur van Syrië was.

Wat betekent dit?

This verse talks about a census that was ordered when Cyrenius (also known as Quirinius) was the governor of Syria. It helps us understand when Jesus was born relative to important historical events.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine if your school decided to count all the kids and families in town one day, just like this verse talks about counting people in a big area called Syria. This happened when Cyrenius was in charge there!

Historische achtergrond

This passage is part of Luke's Gospel, written by Luke around AD 60 for Greek-speaking Christians living outside Palestine. It provides historical context to the birth of Jesus, linking it with Roman administrative actions.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Today, understanding this verse helps us see how God’s plans work through seemingly mundane events like a census. For example, imagine if you needed to prove your identity in an official document; that's similar to what was happening here for everyone during the census.

Onderwerpen

• birth of Jesus
• census
• Roman Empire
• historical context
• governance
• administration

Gerelateerde verzen

• Acts 5:37
• Matthew 1:18-25
• Luke 2:1
• Romans 13:1-7
• Numbers 1:46

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Luke → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel GBVNT (Gods Boek - het Nieuwe Testament) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Why does the Bible mention a Roman governor?

It shows how God’s plans intersect with historical events. Mentioning Cyrenius helps place Jesus' birth in an accurate timeframe, linking divine action to human history.

What was the purpose of this census mentioned in Luke 2:2?

The main goal was likely for taxation purposes, but it also served God’s plan by ensuring Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem at Jesus’ birth, fulfilling prophecy.

How reliable is Luke's account of historical events like this census?

Luke was a careful historian who wrote with great attention to detail. Many scholars find his accounts historically accurate and credible.

Why is it important to know the timing of Jesus' birth relative to the census?

Knowing when events occurred helps us understand the broader context in which God's plan unfolded, linking spiritual truths with historical facts.