Vietnamese 1994 (Lời Chúa Cho Mọi Người) (Translated by 1 Pastor)
Người cứu ông khỏi mọi bước ngặt nghèo, cho ông được cảm tình của Pha-ra-ô, vua Ai-cập, và được khôn ngoan trước mặt nhà vua, khiến nhà vua đặt ông làm tể tướng cai quản nước Ai-cập và toàn thể hoàng cung.
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
This verse describes how God helped Joseph by giving him favor and wisdom in front of Pharaoh, leading to his appointment as governor over Egypt and all its affairs. The speaker is Stephen recounting the story during his defense speech.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you're really good at solving puzzles and sharing ideas. One day, a big boss sees how smart you are and gives you a very important job helping run their whole company. That's what happened to Joseph!
Bối cảnh lịch sử
The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD, aimed at Gentile Christians. This verse is part of Stephen’s defense speech before the Sanhedrin, illustrating God’s care for his people through historical events.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
In a modern scenario, imagine an immigrant facing hardships but finding success and favor due to their wisdom and integrity. Like Joseph, they are placed in a position where they can use their skills to help many others.
Stephen is the speaker. He is defending himself before the Sanhedrin and recounting Joseph’s story.
What does 'gave him favor' mean?
'Gave him favor' means that God made Joseph likable to Pharaoh, helping Joseph gain a position of power and influence.
How did Joseph's wisdom help Egypt?
Joseph’s wisdom helped in interpreting dreams about famine and devising a plan for storing food, which saved Egypt from starvation during the predicted crisis.
What can we learn from this verse about God's providence?
We can learn that even through difficult times, God can use our circumstances to place us in positions where we can serve others and fulfill His purposes.