Portuguese NTLH (Nova Tradução na Linguagem de Hoje)
Os homens da tribo de Efraim se reuniram para lutar. Eles atravessaram o rio Jordão para o lado de Zafom e disseram a Jefté: — Por que é que você saiu para combater os amonitas e não nos chamou para irmos também? Por causa disso nós vamos queimar a sua casa com você dentro!
O que isso significa?
The men of Ephraim are upset with Jephthah for not including them in the battle against the Ammonites. They threaten to burn Jephthah's house if he does not explain himself.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine if your friend went to play a big game without asking you to come along. You might feel left out and angry. The Ephraimites felt the same way about Jephthah, and they were so upset they threatened to burn his house!
Contexto histórico
This verse is part of the Book of Judges, written around 1000 BCE. It tells the story of Jephthah and his battles, and was written for the Israelites to understand their history and the consequences of their actions.
Aplicação para hoje
In modern life, this verse can remind us of the importance of communication and teamwork. If a leader excludes others without a good reason, it can lead to conflict. Imagine a project manager not consulting the team before making decisions; it could lead to similar tensions as described here.