Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Taim olgeta manmeri i no bung yet long dispela de bilong putim Bokis Kontrak insait long haus bilong Bikpela, olgeta lain pris i bin bihainim pasin bilong mekim ol yet i kamap klin long ai bilong God. Na taim ol manmeri i kam bung pinis, Asap na Heman na Jedutun wantaim ol pikinini na ol wanlain bilong ol i pasim gutpela waitpela laplap na i sanap klostu long alta long hap sankamap. Ol dispela man i bilong lain Livai, na ol i man bilong singim song na mekim musik. Ol i holim ol kain kain gita na ol plet bras, na 120 pris i holim ol biugel na i sanap wantaim ol. Ol dispela man ol i saveman tru bilong mekim musik, na wanem taim ol i save bung na mekim song bilong tenkyu na litimapim nem bilong Bikpela, ol man bilong singim song na ol man bilong winim biugel i save mekim naispela song tru, na i kamap olsem wanpela nek stret. Ol pris i putim Bokis Kontrak insait pinis long haus bilong Bikpela, na taim ol i kam ausait, ol lain man bilong mekim musik i stat long winim biugel na paitim plet bras, na ol i kirapim song bilong litimapim nem bilong Bikpela. Song bilong ol i olsem, “Yumi mas tenkyu long Bikpela, long wanem, em i gutpela tru long yumi. Oltaim oltaim em i save laikim yumi tru.” Taim ol i kirapim dispela song, orait wantu klaut i pulapim haus bilong Bikpela.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a moment when the priests, who were all sanctified, came out of the holy place. They were all present and serving together, not following their usual rotation. This shows a special unity and dedication among the priests.
Explained for Children
Imagine all your friends from school come to your birthday party. Usually, you only see a few of them at a time, but this time everyone is there to celebrate together. That's like what happened here: all the priests came together for a special event.
Historical Background
The Book of 2 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 4th century BC, by unknown authors. The text was meant to inspire and instruct the returned exiles about the history and significance of the temple and its rituals.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this can be seen as a reminder for communities or groups to come together for special occasions, putting aside regular schedules to focus on a common purpose, much like how a school might cancel classes for a special assembly.
The priests were present to ensure that the temple was properly sanctified for a significant event, showing their dedication and unity in serving God.
What does 'sanctified' mean in this context?
'Sanctified' means they were set apart for a sacred purpose, purified, and made holy to serve in the temple.
What can we learn about service from this verse?
We can learn that putting aside personal schedules for a greater purpose demonstrates dedication and unity, essential qualities in serving a cause or community.
How does this relate to today's church?
Churches today can apply this by coming together for special occasions or services, setting aside regular schedules to focus on a communal purpose, reflecting the unity and dedication seen in the priests.