Laat toch Uw oor opmerkende, en Uw ogen open zijn, om te horen naar het gebed Uws knechts, dat ik heden voor Uw aangezicht bid, dag en nacht, voor de kinderen Israels, Uw knechten; en ik doe belijdenis over de zonden der kinderen Israels, die wij tegen U gezondigd hebben; ook ik en mijns vaders huis, wij hebben gezondigd.
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.