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Tobit, 13

1. Then Tobit wrote a prayer of rejoicing, and said, Blessed be God that liveth for ever, and blessed be his kingdom.

1. Tobit, in an ecstasy of joy, composed a prayer: "Blessed be God, living and reigning for all ages.

2. For he doth scourge, and hath mercy: he leadeth down to hell, and bringeth up again: neither is there any that can avoid his hand.

2. It is he who punishes and he who has mercy; who makes people go down to hell and rise up again. No one can escape his hand.

3. Confess him before the Gentiles, ye children of Israel: for he hath scattered us among them.

3. Give him thanks, sons of Israel, before all the nations. Though he has dispersed you among them

4. There declare his greatness, and extol him before all the living: for he is our Lord, and he is the God our Father for ever.

4. he now shows you his greatness. Exalt him before all the living, because he is our God and Lord, our Father forever.

5. And he will scourge us for our iniquities, and will have mercy again, and will gather us out of all nations, among whom he hath scattered us.

5. He punishes us for our wrongdoing but again he will forgive us. He will bring us together again from amongst all the nations among whom we have been dispersed.

6. If ye turn to him with your whole heart, and with your whole mind, and deal uprightly before him, then will he turn unto you, and will not hide his face from you. Therefore see what he will do with you, and confess him with your whole mouth, and praise the Lord of might, and extol the everlasting King. In the land of my captivity do I praise him, and declare his might and majesty to a sinful nation. O ye sinners, turn and do justice before him: who can tell if he will accept you, and have mercy on you?

6. If you turn back to him with all your heart and soul, and live justly before him, then he will turn back to you and will no longer hide his face from you.

7. I will extol my God, and my soul shall praise the King of heaven, and shall rejoice in his greatness.

7. See what he has done for you and return him thanks aloud. Bless the Lord who alone is just and praise the King of ages.

8. Let all men speak, and let all praise him for his righteousness.

8. I, in the land of my captivity, will return him thanks and show his strength and greatness to my sinful people. Be converted, you sinners, and live justly before him, certain that he will be pleased with you and show you mercy.

9. O Jerusalem, the holy city, he will scourge thee for thy children's works, and will have mercy again on the sons of the righteous.

9. I will praise my God the King of heaven; my soul, radiant with happiness, will proclaim his greatness.

10. Give praise to the Lord, for he is good: and praise the everlasting King, that his tabernacle may be builded in thee again with joy, and let him make joyful there in thee those that are captives, and love in thee for ever those that are miserable.

10. May all in Jerusalem give thanks to him.

11. Many nations shall come from far to the name of the Lord God with gifts in their hands, even gifts to the King of heaven; all generations shall praise thee with great joy.

11. Jerusalem, holy city, God will punish you because of the sins of your children, but he will have pity once more on the children of the just. Jerusalem, return thanks to the Lord in a worthy manner and bless the King of the ages, in order that his Temple may be rebuilt in your midst with joy;

12. Cursed are all they which hate thee, and blessed shall all be which love thee for ever.

12. that, there, God will gladden your exiles and show love to the unfortunate.

13. Rejoice and be glad for the children of the just: for they shall be gathered together, and shall bless the Lord of the just.

13. Many nations will come from afar to celebrate the Name of the Lord God. They will carry gifts in their hands, gifts for the King of heaven. Generation after generation will manifest their joy, and your name will be glorified forever.

14. O blessed are they which love thee, for they shall rejoice in thy peace: blessed are they which have been sorrowful for all thy scourges; for they shall rejoice for thee, when they have seen all thy glory, and shall be glad for ever.

14. Jerusalem, cursed be all who hate you. Blessed forever be those who love you.

15. Let my soul bless God the great King.

15. You will rejoice and be glad because the children of the just will be gathered again to praise the Lord of all ages.

16. For Jerusalem shall be built up with sapphires and emeralds, and precious stone: thy walls and towers and battlements with pure gold.

16. Blessed those who love you, Jerusalem, and rejoice in your peace. Blessed also those who have sorrowed because of your calamities; they will rejoice again on seeing your glory and they will share your happiness forever. May my soul bless God, the great King,

17. And the streets of Jerusalem shall be paved with beryl and carbuncle and stones of Ophir.

17. because Jerusalem will be rebuilt. Her gates will be built of sapphires and emeralds, her walls of precious stones, her towers and ramparts of pure gold, her squares will be paved with mosaics of beryl, ruby, and stone of Ophir.

18. And all her streets shall say, Alleluia; and they shall praise him, saying, Blessed be God, which hath extolled it for ever.

18. All her streets will cry out with joy and her inhabitants will shout, "Alleluia." They will praise God saying, "Blessed be God who has glorified you forever."



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13:1-3 - Tobias praises God for His mercy and justice, recognizing His saving action in the lives of His people. This exaltation emphasizes the importance of worship and acknowledging God's blessings in times of difficulty (see also Psalm 107:1-2 and Ephesians 5:20).

13:4-5 - The vision of the city of Nineveh and the prophecy of its restoration highlight the hope of renewal and redemption. This passage emphasizes God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, even after periods of judgment (see also Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28).

13:6-8 - Tobias prophesies of the return of the people to their home and the conversion of the Gentiles, symbolizing the universality of salvation. This reinforces the message that God desires all to come to know Him (see also Psalm 86:9 and Acts 2:21).

13:9-10 - The promise that God will gather all peoples to worship in Jerusalem highlights the centrality of worshiping God in the lives of His people. Worship should be a communal act that reflects unity in faith (see also Psalm 122:1-2 and Hebrews 10:24-25).

13:11-14 - Tobit's instruction to remember their righteous actions and commitment to God is a reminder of the importance of moral and ethical living. This call to accountability highlights the connection between faith and action (see also James 2:17 and Galatians 6:9).

Wersety związane z Tobit, 13:

Tobit chapter 13 presents Tobit's song of praise. How does gratitude transform adversity into worship? This poetic text expresses Tobit's exuberant praise of God for His mercy and justice. The chapter explores themes of national repentance, divine restoration, and the future glory of Jerusalem. Tobit 13 demonstrates how suffering can turn into a powerful testimony of God's goodness. Dive with us into five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of praise and prophecy in this inspiring chapter.

Psalms 103:1-3: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not any of his benefits. It is he who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases." - Tobit's song of praise reflects similar themes to those found in this psalm of gratitude and praise.

Isaiah 60:1-3: "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness has covered the earth, and darkness has covered the people; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And the nations will walk in your light, and kings in the brightness that dawned on you." - Tobit's vision of a restored and glorious Jerusalem echoes Isaiah's prophecy about the future glory of Zion.

Revelation 21:10-11: "And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God." - The description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation has parallels with Tobit's vision of a restored Jerusalem.

Luke 1:46-47: "Then Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.'" - Mary's song of praise (Magnificat) shares similar themes with Tobit's song of praise.

Zephaniah 3:14-15: "Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout for joy, O Israel; Rejoice and be glad with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. The Lord has removed the judgments that were against you, he has cast out your enemy; the King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you will see no more evil." - This prophecy of restoration and joy for Jerusalem echoes the themes of the song of Tobit.

FAQ:

What did Tobit and Hannah say about God's goodness?

Tobit and Hannah extolled God’s goodness, praising Him for restoring their family and granting blessings of healing and prosperity. (Tobit 13:15-16)

What did Tobit prophesy about Israel?

Tobit prophesied that God would restore Jerusalem, and that the children of Israel would return from their exile to worship the Lord in the holy city. (Tobit 13:16-17)

How did Tobias express his faith in the restoration of Jerusalem?

Tobit expressed his faith in the restoration of Jerusalem, declaring that God would gather the children of Israel to celebrate in the holy city in worship. (Tobit 13:16)

What did the people of Nineveh do after Tobit's prayer?

After Tobit's prayer, the people of Nineveh recognized God's greatness and began to praise Him for the deliverance and restoration of their city. (Tobit 13:18)

What is the importance of the prayer of thanksgiving in Tobit 13?

Tobit's prayer of thanksgiving is an example of how we should acknowledge and praise God for His blessings. It expresses faith in His sovereignty and goodness. (Tobit 13:15-16)


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