Estejam, pois, atentos os teus ouvidos, e os teus olhos, abertos, para ouvires a oração do teu servo, que eu hoje faço perante ti, de dia e de noite, pelos filhos de Israel, teus servos; e faço confissão pelos pecados dos filhos de Israel, que pecamos contra ti; também eu e a casa de meu pai pecamos.
O que isso significa?
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.
Explicado para crianças
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.
Contexto histórico
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.
Aplicação para hoje
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.