(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
The book of Daniel relates the life and the visions of the prophet Daniel during the time when the Israelites were living as captives in Babylon. It tells how faithful Daniel and his friends were to God, and it also contains prophecies about the nations and the world. The book covers a time from 605 to about 535 BC, when Daniel served during the reigns of four different kings of Babylon. Scholars traditionally believe that Daniel himself wrote the book in Babylon during this time, but many modern scholars claim that it was written later, in Israel, during the second century BC. Others believe that parts of the book were written at different times.
The book of Daniel was written to give hope to the Israelites who were living in exile, and also to future generations who would live in hard times. God shows his power over kings and nations, both through the things that happened in Daniel’s life and in prophecies about the future. In the context of the Bible, this helps to understand the kingdom of God in the New Testament. For example, the Messiah is foretold in Daniel 7:13–14. Daniel’s visions about the end times are mentioned by Jesus (Matt 24:15, Mark 13:14) and they also relate to John’s Revelation. Daniel also considers the prophecies of Jeremiah (Daniel 9:1–3).
Outline of Daniel:
1. Chapters 1-4 tell of Daniel and his friends in Babylon during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar.
2. Chapter 5 tells of Daniel’s interpretation of King Belshazzar’s vision.
3. Chapter 6 tells of Daniel in the lion’s den during the reign of King Darius.
4. Chapters 7-12 include revelations that God gave to Daniel about future events.
a. In Chapters 7-8 Daniel relates two visions about the future, and their interpretations.
b. In Chapter 9 Daniel prays for his people and is answered by the angel Gabriel.
c. In Chapters 10-12 Gabriel reveals future events, including the end times.
Le livre de Daniel relate la vie et les visions prophétiques du prophète Daniel pendant le temps de l’exil des Israélites à Babylone. Il parle de la fidélité de Daniel et de ses amis ainsi que des prophéties au sujet des nations et du monde. Le livre couvre la période de 605 av. J.C. à environ 535 av. J-C dans laquelle Daniel a servi pendant les règnes de quatre rois différents de Babylone. La vue traditionnelle est que Daniel lui-même a écrit le livre à Babylone durant cette période mais de nombreux experts modernes prétendent qu’il a été écrit plus tard en Israël durant le deuxième siècle av. J-C. D’autres croient que différentes parties du livre ont été écrites dans différentes époques.
Le livre de Daniel a été écrit pour donner de l’espoir aux Israélites qui vivaient en exil et aussi pour les générations à venir lorsque des temps difficiles arriveront. Dieu montre sa puissance au-dessus des rois et des nations, aussi bien par des événements dans la vie de Daniel que par des prophéties concernant l’avenir. Dans le contexte de la Bible ceci aide à comprendre le royaume de Dieu dans le Nouveau Testament. Le Messie est prédit dans Daniel 7.13-14. Les visions de Daniel en ce qui concerne les temps de la fin sont mentionnées par Jésus (Matthieu 24.15, Marc 13.14) et se rapportent à l’Apocalypse de Jean. Daniel médite aussi sur les prophéties de Jérémie (Daniel 9.1-3).
Résumé du livre de Daniel
1. Les chapitres 1-4 parlent de Daniel et de ses amis à Babylone durant le règne de Nebucadnetsar.
2. Le chapitre 5 parle de l’interprétation de Daniel au sujet de la vision du roi Belschatsar.
3. Le chapitre 6 parle de Daniel dans la fosse aux lions durant le règne de Darius.
4. Les chapitres 7-12 concernent les révélations de Dieu à Daniel au sujet des temps de la fin.
a) Dans les chapitres 7-8 Daniel relate les deux visions du futur et leurs interprétations.
b) Dans le chapitre 9 Daniel prie pour son peuple et reçoit la réponse par l‘ange Gabriel.
c) Dans les chapitres 10-12 Gabriel révèle les événements du futur, y compris les temps de la fin.
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi wa Danieli
Kitabu cha Danieli kinahusisha maisha na maono ya nabii Danieli wakati Waisraeli walipokuwa wakiishi kama mateka Babeli. kinasimulia jinsi Danieli na marafiki zake walivyokuwa waaminifu kwa Mungu, na pia kina unabii kuhusu mataifa na ulimwengu. Kitabu hiki kinahusisha wakati kutoka mwaka 605 hadi 535 K.K., wakati Danieli alihudumu wakati wa enzi za wafalme wanne tofauti wa Babeli. Wasomi kijadi wanaamini kuwa Danieli mwenyewe aliandika kitabu huko Babeli wakati huu, lakini wasomi wengi wa kisasa wanadai kuwa kiliandikwa baadaye, huko Israeli, wakati wa karne ya pili K.K. Wengine wanaamini kuwa sehemu za kitabu hicho ziliandikwa kwa nyakati tofauti.
Kitabu cha Danieli kiliandikwa ili kuwapa matumaini Waisraeli ambao walikuwa wakiishi uhamishoni, na pia kwa vizazi vijavyo ambao wataishi katika nyakati ngumu. Mungu anaonyesha nguvu zake juu ya wafalme na mataifa, kupitia mambo yaliyotokea katika maisha ya Danieli na katika unabii juu ya siku zijazo. Katika muktadha wa Biblia, hii inasaidia kuelewa ufalme wa Mungu katika Agano Jipya. Kwa mfano, Masihi ametabiriwa katika Danieli 7: 13-14. Maono ya Danieli kuhusu nyakati za mwisho yametajwa na Yesu (Mat 24:15, Marko 13:14) na pia yanahusiana na Ufunuo wa Yohana. Danieli pia anafikiria unabii wa Yeremia (Danieli 9: 1-3).
Muhtasari:
1. Sura ya 1-4 inazungumza juu ya Danieli na marafiki zake huko Babeli wakati wa utawala wa Nebukadreza.
2. Sura ya 5 inaelezea juu ya tafsiri ya Danieli juu ya maono ya Mfalme Belshaza.
3. Sura ya 6 inasimulia juu ya Danieli kwenye shimo la simba wakati wa utawala wa Mfalme Dario.
4. Sura za 7-12 zinajumuisha ufunuo ambao Mungu alimpa Danieli juu ya matukio yajayo.
a. Katika Sura ya 7-8 Danieli anaelezea maono mawili juu ya siku zijazo, na tafsiri zake.
b. Katika Sura ya 9 Danieli anawaombea watu wake na anajibiwa na malaika Gabrieli.
c. Katika Sura ya 10-12 Gabrieli anafunua matukio ya baadaye, pamoja na nyakati za mwisho.
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
The book of Hebrews is an encouraging letter which shows how Jesus fulfilled several Old Testament prophecies. It was written like a sermon. There are over 60 references to the Old Testament in Hebrews which clearly show how Jesus fulfilled prophecy and the duties of the Jewish High Priest. For this reason the book was meant to be encouraging to Jewish Christians. Hebrews shows how Jesus completed the Law so that priests won’t have to offer sacrifices ever again. Jesus was the sacrifice for all sins, once and for all time. Christians in our time can also find encouragement in the letter to the Hebrews to keep following Jesus Christ as the one who makes it possible for us to trust in God, and also to keep on trusting in him (12:2).
No one knows who wrote Hebrews, but scholars have made suggestions such as the Apostle Paul, Luke, or Barnabas. The date of writing is also not known but most believe it was written before 70 years after the birth of Christ. Jerusalem was destroyed in 70, but the writer of this letter talks about Jerusalem like it was not yet destroyed. Hebrews was written in the city of Rome (13:24) and was probably circulated among several churches.
Outline:
1. The writer shows that Jesus is superior to God’s prophets and angels (1:1-4:13).
2. Then he goes on to show that Jesus is superior to the priests who minister in the temple of God in Jerusalem (4:14-7:28).
3. Also Jesus’ ministry is superior to the old agreement which God made with his people through the law that he gave to Moses (8:1-10:31).
4. After explaining that Jesus is superior in every way, the author gives several practical instructions (10:32-13:17).
5. Lastly the writer finishes the letter with some encouragements and greetings (13:18-25).
Le livre aux Hébreux est une lettre encourageante qui montre comment Jésus a accompli plusieurs prophéties de l’Ancien Testament. Elle a été écrite comme un sermon. Il y a dans Hébreux plus de 60 références à l’Ancien Testament ce qui montre clairement comment Jésus a accompli la prophétie et les devoirs du souverain grand-prêtre juif. Pour cette raison le livre est destiné à encourager les chrétiens juifs. Hébreux montre comment Jésus a accompli la loi afin que les prêtres ne doivent jamais plus offrir des sacrifices. Jésus a été le sacrifice pour tous les péchés, une fois pour toutes. Les chrétiens de notre époque peuvent aussi trouver des encouragements dans la lettre aux Hébreux pour continuer à suivre Jésus-Christ comme celui qui a rendu possible que nous ayons confiance en Dieu et aussi de continuer à nous confier en lui (12 :2).
Personne ne sait qui a écrit les Hébreux, mais des experts ont fait des suggestions comme l’apôtre Paul, Luc ou Barnabas. La date de rédaction n’est pas connue non plus mais plusieurs pensent que la lettre a été écrite avant 70 ans après la naissance de Christ. Jérusalem a été détruite en l’an 70, mais l’auteur de cette lettre parle de Jérusalem comme si elle n’a pas encore été détruite. La lettre aux Hébreux a été écrite dans la ville de Rome (13 :24) et elle a probablement été circulée parmi plusieurs églises.
Résumé
1. L’auteur montre que Jésus est supérieur aux prophètes de Dieu et aux anges (1 :1-4 :13).
2. Il continue à montrer que Jésus est supérieur aux grands-prêtres qui officient dans le temple de Dieu à Jérusalem (4 :14-7 :28).
3. Le ministère de Jésus est aussi supérieur à l’ancienne alliance que Dieu avait conclue avec son peuple au travers de la loi qu’il avait donnée à Moïse (8 :1-10 :31).
4. Après avoir expliqué que Jésus est supérieur de toute manière, l’auteur donne plusieurs instructions pratiques (10 :32-13 :17).
5. Finalement l’auteur termine la lettre avec quelques encouragements et des salutations (13 :18-25).
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi wa kitabu cha Waebrania
Kitabu cha Waebrania ni barua inayotia moyo ambayo inaonyesha jinsi Yesu alivyotimiza Maandiko kadhaa ya unabii wa Agano la Kale. Barua ya Waebrania imeandikwa kama hotuba ya mahubiri. Ndani ya barua ya Waebrania kuna nukuu zaidi ya 60 kutoka katika Agano la Kale zinazoonyesha wazi jinsi Yesu alivyotimiza unabii wote na majukumu ya Kuhani Mkuu. Kwa sababu hii, kitabu hiki kilikusudiwa kiwe chenye kutia moyo kwa Wakristo waliokuwa na asili ya Kiyahudi. Barua ya Waebrania inaonyesha jinsi Yesu alivyoikamilisha Torati ili sasa makuhani wasiwe tena na sababu ya kutoa sadaka zenye maana ya tambiko. Yesu alikuwa tambiko lililoondoa dhambi zote, tangu wakati huo alipokufa kifo cha msalaba na hata milele. Wakristo wanaoishi katika siku zetu hizi za leo wanaweza pia kutiwa moyo na barua ya Waebrania ili waendelee kumfuata Yesu Kristo kwa kuwa ndiye pekee anayetuwezesha sisi tumtumainie Mungu, na pia kuendelea kumtumainia (12:2).
Hakuna ajuaye ni nani hasa kwa hakika aliyeiandika barua kwa Waebrania, lakini wasomi wa mambo ya kibiblia wamewahi kupendekeza kwamba ni mmoja kati ya watatu hawa: yaani Mtume Paulo, Luka au Barnaba. Tarehe ya kuandikwa barua hii pia haijulikani, lakini wengi wanaamini iliandikwa kabla ya mwaka 70 baada ya kuzaliwa Yesu Kristo. Mji wa Yerusalemu uliharibiwa katika mwaka wa 70 baada ya kuzaliwa Yesu Kristo, lakini mwandishi wa barua hii anauzungumzia mji wa Yerusalemu kama kwamba ulikuwa bado haujaharibiwa. Barua kwa Waebrania iliandikwa katika mji wa Roma (13:24) na yawezekana kwamba ilizungushwa ili isomwe katika makanisa kadhaa.
Muhtasari:
1. Mwandishi anamwonyesha Yesu Kristo kuwa bora na mkuu zaidi ya manabii na malaika wa Mungu (1:1-4:13).
2. Kisha anaendelea kuonyesha kwamba Yesu ni bora na mkuu kuliko makuhani wanaohudumu ndani ya hekalu la Yerusalemu (4:14-7:28).
3. Pia anaonyesha kwamba huduma ya Yesu ni bora na yenye ukuu kuliko ile Torati ambayo Mungu alimpa Musa (8:1-10:31).
4. Baada ya kufafanua kwamba Yesu ni bora na mkuu katika namna zote, sasa mwandishi anaendelea kutoa maagizo yanayohitaji kutendewa kazi kwa vitendo (10:32-13:17).
5. Mwisho mwandishi anamaliza uandishi wa barua yake kwa kutoa hamasa na salamu (13:18-25).
The Hebrew, Ge’ez, and Greek that are translated as “fear (of God)” (or: “honor,” “worship,” or “respect”) is translated as “to have respect/reverence for” (Southern Subanen, Western Highland Purepecha, Navajo (Dinė), Javanese, Tboli), “to make great before oneself” (Ngäbere), “fear-devotion” (Kannada — currently used as a description of the life of piety), “those-with-whom he-is-holy” (those who fear God) (Western Apache) (source for this and above: Reiling / Swellengrebel), “revere God” (Lalana Chinantec), “worship God” (Palantla Chinantec) (source for this and one above: Viola Waterhouse in Notes on Translation August 1966, p. 86ff.), “obey” (Chichewa) (source: Ernst Wendland), “having/showing respect (for God)” (Makonde) (source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific notes in Paratext), or with a term that communicates awe (rather than fear of an evil source) (Chol) (source: Robert Bascom).
Bullard / Hatton (2008, p. 8) say the following about this concept: “As the writer of Proverbs states in 1:7, ‘The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.’ (…) ‘The fear of the Lord,’ that is, human fear of God, is an exceptionally difficult concept to express, at least in English. Other languages may have more appropriate terms. The idea probably is rooted in the most ancient days when people were indeed afraid of any deity. But in Israel the concept of fearing God was transformed by God’s revelation into a much fuller idea. Basically, as used in the Bible, the fear of God refers to the proper attitude of reverence and awe before the Holy One. To fear God is to recognize one’s own place as a mere mortal before the Creator, one’s place as a sinner before the Judge, one’s place as a child before the Father, one’s place as the recipient of God’s love. It thus involves submission, repentance, trust, and grateful love toward the One who is fearsome in holiness, in justice, in power that both protects and punishes, and in love. Using the word “fear” is sometimes as good as we can do, but often we will alternate that word with terms like ‘reverence’ or ‘awe.’”
The Hebrew in Genesis 19:28 that is translated as “furnace” in English is translated in Kutu as mdibiwi or “big burning pile.” (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
The Hebrew in Genesis 20:12 that is translated as “the daughter of my mother” in English is translated in Nyamwezi as “not of one stomach,” i.e. not sharing the same mother. (Source: Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
The Hebrew that is translated as “silver” in English is translated in Klao as “metal.” (Source: Don Slager)
In Kwere there also was no word for “silver.” Instead a Swahili loan word hela (“coin”) was adopted, which in extension has come to mean “silver” since many coins look like silver. (Pioneer Bible Translators, project-specific translation notes in Paratext)
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
The book of Leviticus is made up of laws which God gave the Israelites through Moses. These laws concern the offering of sacrifices and regulating worship in the tabernacle. The word Leviticus means “regarding the Levites” who were the tribe in Israel chosen by God to be priests and to look after the temple. Traditionally, scholars believe that the book of Leviticus, as well as the other books in the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), was written by the prophet Moses. This seems to be suggested by the text itself, because Leviticus starts by saying that God spoke these words to Moses (Leviticus 1:1). Others believe that this book may have been compiled from ancient documents in the 5-6th century B.C. in Babylon.
In the beginning of the book of Leviticus, we read about several kinds of sacrifices which God commanded that the priests should offer. Some of these sacrifices were made for people’s sins. Other sacrifices could be given voluntarily because of a person’s love for God. In every case, it was important for the sacrifice to be the best that a person could give, without any imperfection. This clearly showed God’s holiness. The last part of the book explains how Israelites and the priests could remain ritually pure or become ritually pure. The main theme of the book is that God is holy and that by following the laws in this book, the Israelites could live in God’s presence.
Outline:
1. Chapters 1 through 7 give commands on how to perform the various sacrifices.
2. Chapters 8 through 10 tell how Aaron and his sons were appointed as priests.
3. Chapters 11 through 16 give laws about pure and impure foods as well as diseases.
4. Chapters 17 through 27 describe many other commands concerning matters like eating, celebrations, moral behavior, and Sabbath years.
Le livre du Lévitique est composé de lois que Dieu avait données aux Israélites par Moïse. Ces lois concernent la façon d’offrir les sacrifices et les règles du culte dans le tabernacle. Le mot Lévitique signifie « concernant les Lévites » qui étaient la tribu d’Israël choisie par Dieu pour être prêtres et pour s’occuper du temple. Traditionnellement les experts croient que le livre du Lévitique de même que les autres livres du Pentateuque (Genèse, Exode, Nombres et Deutéronome) a été écrit par le prophète Moïse. Ceci semble être suggéré par le texte lui-même puisque le Lévitique commence en disant que Dieu a dit ces paroles à Moïse (Lévitique 1 :1). D’autres croient que ce livre a été compilé à partir d’anciens documents du cinquième ou sixième siècle avant Jésus-Christ à Babylone.
Au début du Lévitique il est parlé de plusieurs sortes de sacrifices que Dieu avait ordonnés aux prêtres d’offrir. Certains de ces sacrifices étaient faits pour les péchés des gens. D’autres sacrifices pouvaient être offerts volontairement par amour d’une personne pour Dieu. Dans tous les cas il était important que le sacrifice soit ce qu’il y a de meilleur qu’une personne puisse donner, sans aucune imperfection. Ceci montrait clairement la sainteté de Dieu. La fin du livre explique comment les Israélites et les prêtres pouvaient rester rituellement purs ou devenir rituellement purs. Le thème principal du livre est que Dieu est saint et qu’en suivant les lois de ce livre, les Israélites pouvaient vivre dans la présence de Dieu.
Résumé
1. Les chapitres 1 à 7 donnent des instructions sur la façon d’exécuter les divers sacrifices.
2. Les chapitres 8 à 10 disent comment Aaron et ses fils avaient été désignés comme prêtres.
3. Les chapitres 11 à 16 donnent des règles sur les nourritures pures et impures ainsi que sur les maladies.
4. Les chapitres 17 à 27 décrivent de nombreuses autres instructions sur des questions comme l’alimentation, les fêtes, le comportement moral et les années sabbatiques.
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi wa Kitabu cha Walawi
Kitabu cha Walawi ni mkusanyiko wa sheria walizopewa watu wa Israeli na Mungu kupitia Musa. Sheria hizi zinahusu mfumo wa utoaji wa dhabihu na sadaka. Pia sheria hizi zinatoa mfumo, kanuni, na taratibu za ibada ndani ya hema ya kukutania. Neno Walawi kama lilivyoandikwa katika lugha ya asili limebeba maana ya “yahusuyo Walawi”. Watu waliokuwa ndio kabila teule la Mungu lenye jukumu la kuendesha shughuli za kikuhani na kazi ya utunzaji wa hekalu. Kulingana na mapokeo, wanazuoni wa mambo yahusuyo Biblia huamini kwamba kitabu cha Walawi, pamoja na vitabu vingine vya Torati (Mwanzo, Kutoka, Hesabu, Kumbukumbu la Torati), viliandikwa na nabii Musa. Ukweli huu unadokezwa pia na maandiko ya kitabu chenyewe, kwa sababu kitabu cha Walawi kinaanza kwa kusema kwamba “Mwenyezi Mungu alimwita Musa na kuongea naye katika hema la mkutano..”(Walawi 1:1). Wengine huamini kwamba yamkini kitabu hiki kiliandikwa kama mkusanyo wa nyaraka kadhaa za kale katika karne ya 5-6 K.K. (Kabla ya Kuzaliwa kwa Kristo), wakati wana wa Israeli walipokuwa uhamishoni (utumwani) Babeli.
Mwanzoni mwa kitabu cha Walawi, tunasoma kuhusiana na aina kadhaa za sadaka na dhabihu Mungu alizoamuru zitolewe na makuhani. Baadhi ya dhabihu hizi zilitolewa kama kafara kwa ajili ya malipizi ya dhambi za watu. Dhabihu zingine ziliweza kutolewa kutokana tu na upendo wa waliozitoa kwa Mungu wao. Katika hali zote hizo, lilikuwa jambo la muhimu sana kwa sadaka anayoitoa mtu iwe katika kiwango cha hali ya juu sana ya ubora, isiyo na kasoro yoyote au kilema. Ni ukweli ulio dhahiri kwamba kanuni hii ilidhihirisha utakatifu na ukamilifu wa Mungu. Katika sehemu ya mwisho ya kitabu hiki, inaelezwa jinsi watu wa Israeli pamoja na makuhani walivyoweza kusalia katika hali ya utakatifu au kujitakasa pale ambapo tatizo lilikuwa limetokea. Mada kuu ya kitabu hiki ni kwamba Mungu ni mtakatifu na kwa kuzifuata sheria zilizo ndani ya kitabu hiki, watu wa Israeli wangeweza kuishi ndani ya uwepo wa Mungu.
Muhtasari wa Yaliyomo:
1. Sura 1 hadi 7 inatoa maamrisho na namna ya kutoa dhabihu na sadaka mbalimbali.
2. Sura 8 hadi 10 inaelezea jinsi Haruni na wanawe walivyoteuliwa na kufanywa makuhani.
3. Sura 11 hadi 16 inaelezea sheria zihusuzo vyakula vilivyo safi na vilivyo najisi, pia magonjwa.
4. Sura 17 hadi 27 inafafanua maamrisho mengine yanayohusu sheria nyingine nyingi zihusuzo mambo kama ulaji, sherehe, mwenendo wa kimaadili, na miaka ya Sabato.
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
This book contains the prophecies of Zechariah. Zechariah lived and prophesied at the same time as Haggai. This was when the Israelites had returned from captivity in Babylon. Like Haggai, he also encouraged the Israelites to finish rebuilding the temple (8:9). Zechariah came from a priestly family, and so his grandfather Iddo was listed among the priests returning from Babylon (Neh. 12:4). Zechariah’s prophesies were given between 520-480 B.C.
Zechariah urged the Israelites to return to God so that God would return to them also (1:3). The prophecies of Zechariah include eight visions which all occurred in the same night. They are primarily about events which had already taken place. Then Zechariah gave two prophecies about the successful future of Israel. These included details about the coming Messiah (9:9).
Outline:
1. Chapter 1:1-1:6 introduces Zechariah and his messages.
2. Chapters 1:7-6:8 contain the eight visions Zechariah saw during one night.
3. Chapters 6:9-8:23 talk about Joshua’s role as high priest as well as fasting in Israel.
4. Chapters 9-14 contain two prophecies about the Messiah and God’s kingdom.
Ce livre contient les prophéties de Zacharie. Zacharie vivait et prophétisait à la même époque qu’Aggée. C’était l’époque où les Israelites étaient de retour après la captivité à Babylone. Ainsi qu’Aggée, il a encouragé les Israelites à finir la reconstruction du temple (8.9). Zacharie était venu d’une famille de prêtres et le nom de son grand-père Iddo figure sur la liste des prêtres qui étaient retournés de Babylone (Néhémie 12.4). Les prophéties de Zacharie ont été données entre 520 – 480 av J-C.
Zacharie a encouragé les Israelites à retourner à Dieu pour que Dieu retourne aussi à eux (1.3). Les prophéties de Zacharie incluent huit visions qui ont été reçues toutes la même nuit. Elles concernent primairement des évènements qui avaient déjà eu lieu. Puis Zacharie a donné deux prophéties qui concernent l’avenir prospère d’Israël. Ces prophéties incluent des détails du Messie qui allait venir (9:9).
Résumé de Zacharie
1. Chapitre 1.1 – 1.6 introduit Zacharie et ses messages.
2. Chapitres 1.7 – 6.8 contiennent les huit visions que Zacharie a reçues une seule nuit.
3. Chapitres 6.9 – 8.23 parlent du rôle de Josué comme Grand Prêtre, et aussi du jeûne en Israël.
4. Chapitres 9 – 14 contiennent deux prophéties du Messie et du royaume de Dieu.
Translation: Swahili
Utangulizi wa Zakaria
Kitabu hiki kina unabii wa Zakaria. Zakaria aliishi na kutabiri katika wakati ulio sawa kama Hagai. Hii ilikuwa wakati Waisraeli waliporudi kutoka utumwani Babeli. Kama Hagai, aliwatia moyo pia Waisraeli kumaliza kulijenga upya hekalu (8: 9). Zakaria alitoka katika familia ya kikuhani, na kwa hivyo babu yake Iddo aliorodheshwa kati ya makuhani waliorudi kutoka Babeli (Neh. 12:4). Unabii wa Zakaria ulitolewa kati ya mwaka 520-480 K.K.(kabla ya Kristo).
Zakaria aliwahimiza Waisraeli warudi kwa Mungu ili Mungu arudi kwao pia (1:3). Unabii wa Zakaria unajumuisha maono nane ambayo yote yalitokea katika usiku huo huo. Yanahusu hasa matukio ambayo yalikuwa yamekwisha fanyika. Halafu Zakaria alitoa unabii mara mbili juu ya mafanikio ya baadaye ya Israeli. Unabii huu ulijumuisha maelezo juu ya Masihi anayekuja (9:9).
Muhtasari:
1. Sura ya 1: 1-1: 6 inamtambulisha Zakaria na ujumbe wake.
2. Sura ya 1: 7-6: 8 ina maono nane ambayo Zakaria aliona wakati wa usiku mmoja.
3. Sura ya 6: 9-8: 23 inazungumza juu ya jukumu la Yoshua kama kuhani mkuu na vile vile kufunga katika Israeli.
4. Sura ya 9-14 zina unabii mbili juu ya Masihi na ya Mungu.
