Romani Baltic (Библия - Пэ Балтитко Романи чиб (Романэс) 2019)
И пало́ саро́ (после) дава́, со явдя́ пэ амэ́ндэ пал сарэ́ амарэ́ чорэ́ рэ́нды, и пал сари́ амари́ бари банг, дыкхи́, со Ту, Дэ́вла амаро́, сэндякирдян амэн на адя́кэ пхарэ́с, кицы́ амэ са́мас бангэ́, и Ту зракхця́н амэ́нгэ ада́кицы манушэ́н, –
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Ezra acknowledges that despite the many bad things the Israelites did, God has been merciful and has not punished them as much as they deserved. He thanks God for the deliverance and forgiveness given to them.
Explained for Children
Imagine you did something really naughty, and your parents decided to give you a small punishment instead of a big one. Ezra is saying that God has done something similar for the Israelites. He forgave them even though they did many wrong things.
Historical Background
The book of Ezra was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BCE. Ezra, a priest and scribe, wrote about the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem and their efforts to rebuild the temple and restore their faith.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, if someone has wronged you, but they apologize and show genuine remorse, consider forgiving them and giving them a second chance. Just like God forgave the Israelites, we can also forgive others.