Russian Bible Menge - Библия Менге info - Переведено с немецкого перевода Германа Менге - Hermann August Menge
Свой богатый доход она поставляет царям, которых Ты за грехи наши, поставил над нами, и они господствуют над телами нашими и над скотом нашим по своему произволу, так что мы находимся в великом бедствии.«
Что это значит?
This verse from Nehemiah describes how the people of Israel have to give a lot of their resources to foreign rulers because of their sins. These rulers have control over the Israelites' bodies and possessions, causing them great distress.
Объяснение для детей
Imagine you have a lemonade stand, but someone bigger takes most of your lemonade because you made some mistakes. They also take your lemons and lemonade cups. You feel really sad and upset.
Исторический контекст
Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the Persian king, wrote this prayer as part of a national confession of sins. The Israelites were under Persian rule and struggling with the burden of foreign domination and the consequences of their sins.
Применение сегодня
In modern times, if a community faces economic hardship due to corrupt leadership, they might feel similarly burdened and distressed, needing to seek justice and divine guidance.
Темы
sin and its consequencesnational repentanceforeign dominationspiritual distressprayerjustice