Portuguese NTLH (Nova Tradução na Linguagem de Hoje)
Eles me contaram que aqueles que não tinham morrido e haviam voltado para a província de Judá estavam passando por grandes dificuldades. Contaram também que os estrangeiros que moravam ali por perto os desprezavam. Disseram, finalmente, que as muralhas de Jerusalém ainda estavam caídas e que os portões que haviam sido queimados ainda não tinham sido consertados.
O que isso significa?
Nehemiah's friends tell him that the people who returned from exile in Jerusalem are suffering greatly. They also mention that the city's wall and gates, which are important for protection, are destroyed. The message highlights the dire situation in Jerusalem and the need for rebuilding.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine you and your friends built a fort in the backyard. But one day, you find out that the fort was destroyed, and your friends are sad. This is similar to what happened to the people of Jerusalem. They need help to rebuild their home.
Contexto histórico
Nehemiah 1 was written by Nehemiah, a Persian official, around 445 BC. The audience is the Jews who were exiled and have returned to Jerusalem. The cultural setting is one of post-exile struggle and rebuilding.
Aplicação para hoje
In a modern scenario, if your community is facing difficulties such as poverty or lack of resources, this verse encourages you to take action and help rebuild the community, just as Nehemiah did for Jerusalem.