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Điều này có nghĩa gì?
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.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
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.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
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.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
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.