John 11:17
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)
Điều này có nghĩa gì?
This verse tells us that when Jesus arrived at Lazarus's tomb, he had already been buried for four days. It emphasizes the severity of the situation and the time elapsed before Jesus acted.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine if your favorite toy was lost under a pile of stuff in your room for four whole days! When you finally find it, it might be dusty or even broken. This verse is like that but much more serious; it tells us Lazarus had been in his grave for a long time before Jesus came.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
John wrote this Gospel around 90-100 AD, directed towards early Christian communities who needed reassurance and understanding of Jesus’s miraculous powers. In Jewish culture at the time, burial happened quickly after death and four days was significant as it was believed life left the body permanently.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, we can see this verse as a reminder that God acts in his own timing. Often, things seem hopeless or beyond repair when we seek help too soon; sometimes waiting is part of faith's journey.