Genesis 31:53

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)

Cầu xin Ðức Chúa Trời của Áp-ra-ham, Ðức Chúa Trời của Na-cô, Ðức Chúa Trời của cha các người đó đoán xét cho chúng ta! Gia-cốp chỉ Ðấng của Y-sác, cha mình, kính sợ mà thề.

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In Genesis 31:53, Laban and Jacob make a pact, invoking God as the judge between them. Jacob also swears by the fear of his father Isaac, showing his respect and reverence for his family's God.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you and your friend are playing a game and you both want to make sure you're fair. So, you say, 'The same God who watches over my grandpa and your grandpa will make sure we play fair.' That's what Laban and Jacob did, and Jacob also promised by how much he respects his dad Isaac's God.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

This verse is part of the Genesis narrative, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remember their ancestors and the importance of covenant and oath-making in their culture.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In modern terms, this verse can teach us about the importance of making agreements with integrity and invoking a higher authority to ensure we follow through. For example, when making a business deal, we can ensure our commitments are sincere and backed by our faith.

Chủ đề

• covenant
• integrity
• faith
• respect
• agreements
• ancestry

Các câu liên quan

• Genesis 26:2-5
• Exodus 20:11
• Joshua 24:2
• Romans 11:28-29
• Hebrews 11:21

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why do Laban and Jacob invoke their ancestors' God?

They invoke their ancestors' God to ensure the pact they make is respected, as both acknowledge the authority and judgment of the God worshipped by their ancestors.

What does Jacob swearing by the fear of Isaac mean?

Jacob is showing deep reverence and respect for Isaac's God, emphasizing the seriousness of his promise and his belief in the consequences of breaking it.

How does this verse highlight the importance of integrity?

By invoking God as the judge and making oaths, both Laban and Jacob demonstrate the value they place on honesty and integrity in their agreements.

What can we learn about faith from this verse?

We can learn that faith involves trusting in a higher authority to uphold our agreements and commitments, reflecting the importance of faith in our daily lives and decisions.