Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
I gat 690 manmeri bilong lain Juda i bin kam i stap long Jerusalem. Wanpela hetman bilong ol em Utai. Utai em i pikinini bilong Amihut na Amihut em i pikinini bilong Omri na Omri em i pikinini bilong Imri na Imri em i pikinini bilong Bani. Ol dispela man i bilong lain famili bilong Peres, pikinini man bilong Juda. Na narapela hetman em Asaia. Em i namba wan pikinini man bilong papa bilong en na em i hetman bilong lain famili bilong Sela, pikinini bilong Juda. Na narapela hetman em Juel. Em i hetman bilong ol lain famili bilong Sera, pikinini bilong Juda.
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists the genealogy of Uthai, showing his lineage from Pharez, a son of Judah. It traces his ancestors back through several generations. The information helps us understand family connections and tribal identities.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're making a family tree, and you want to show how you're related to your great-great-grandpa. This verse is like a family tree that shows how Uthai is related to his great-great-great-grandpa, Pharez, who was a son of Judah.
Historical Background
1 Chronicles was written by an unknown author, possibly after the Babylonian exile, to remind the Israelites of their history and lineage. The audience was likely returning exiles who needed to reconnect with their heritage and tribal identities.
Living It Out Today
Understanding your family's history can give you a sense of identity and belonging. Just like Uthai, knowing where you come from can help you understand your place in the world and the values that have been passed down through generations.
Genealogy helps trace family connections and tribal identities, providing a historical framework and establishing lineage, which was crucial for understanding one's place in the community and for legal and social purposes.
Who was Pharez?
Pharez was a son of Judah and Tamar, and an ancestor of King David. He represents an important branch of the lineage leading to Jesus.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of tribal affiliations?
This verse helps us understand the complex structure of Israelite society by showing how different individuals are linked to major ancestral figures, like Judah, which defines their tribal affiliations.
What does this verse tell us about Uthai?
The verse tells us that Uthai is part of the lineage of Pharez, a descendant of Judah, which gives us insight into his tribal identity and heritage within the broader Israelite community.