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  • Tobit's Final Words and Death
    2025/05/13

    This passage recounts the final moments and counsel of Tobit, who, before his peaceful death at 112, urged his son Tobiah to flee Nineveh for Media, prophesying the city's destruction based on divine word and the fulfillment of prophets' words. Tobit's advice centers on serving God, giving alms, and instructing children in righteousness. He contrasts the destructive nature of wickedness with the saving power of almsgiving, referencing Ahiqar's escape from Nadin's trap as an example before his spirit departs. The passage concludes by detailing Tobiah's departure to Media after burying his parents, his care for his in-laws, and his later life, including witnessing the destruction of Nineveh, fulfilling Tobit's prophecy, and blessing God.

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    16 分
  • The Recovery of Money for Tobit's Son
    2025/05/12

    This passage recounts the successful mission to retrieve Tobit's money, which was entrusted to Gabael in Rages. Tobiah, wanting to avoid causing his father Tobit intense grief by delaying his return, dispatches Raphael, along with servants and camels, to collect the funds from Gabael. Upon receiving the bond and news of Tobiah's marriage, Gabael promptly provides the sealed moneybags, and then accompanies Raphael back to the wedding celebration, where he is overjoyed to see Tobiah, blessing him and his family.

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    4 分
  • Tobit's Song of Praise
    2025/05/11

    This text, known as Tobit's Song of Praise, is a prayer of thanksgiving and hope from a man who has experienced God's affliction and mercy. It emphasizes God's eternal kingship and power to both afflict and show mercy, reminding the Israelites to give thanks despite being scattered among nations. The central message encourages turning back to God with sincerity, with the promise that God will turn to you and ultimately gather the scattered, culminating in a vision of Jerusalem's glorious restoration and eternal joy for the righteous.

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    17 分
  • Tobit's Sight Restored and Joyful Family Reunion
    2025/05/10

    his passage details Tobit's return home and the miraculous restoration of his sight through the application of fish gall by his son, Tobiah, guided by the angel Raphael. The homecoming is filled with joyful reunion as Tobit's wife, Anna, eagerly awaits them and his sight is restored just as his daughter-in-law, Sarah, arrives. Witnessing Tobit's renewed sight, the people of Nineveh are amazed, and Tobit publicly praises God for his mercy before a celebratory seven-day wedding feast for Tobiah and Sarah commences, marking a time of great joy and blessing.

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    9 分
  • Tobit: Tobiah, Kinsmen, and Sarah's Marriage
    2025/05/09

    This passage from Tobit recounts Tobiah's arrival at the house of his kinsman Raguel in Ecbatana, accompanied by "Brother Azariah." Upon discovering Tobiah is the son of their relative Tobit, Raguel and his family express great emotion and hospitality. The focus quickly shifts to Tobiah's request to marry Raguel's daughter, Sarah, despite the tragic history of her previous seven husbands dying on their wedding night, leading to Raguel's initial hesitant but ultimately accepting response based on the law of Moses and heavenly decree. The text concludes with the formalization of the marriage contract and the start of the wedding festivities, highlighting the emotional goodbyes between Sarah and her mother.

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    10 分
  • Tobit: Demon's Flight and Blessed Marriage
    2025/05/08

    Following angelic instructions, Tobiah uses the liver and heart of a fish to drive away a demon that plagued his new wife, Sarah, ensuring their safety. After the demonic threat is neutralized, Tobiah and Sarah offer a heartfelt prayer for protection and a blessed marriage, demonstrating their faith. Meanwhile, Sarah's worried father secretly prepares for the possibility of Tobiah's death but discovers the couple is alive and well, leading to a joyful celebration and Raguel generously sharing his wealth with Tobiah.

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    10 分
  • Tobit and the Angel Raphael
    2025/05/07

    This passage introduces the story of Tobit, a blind man who needs his son, Tobiah, to travel to Media to recover a sum of money left with their relative, Gabael. Concerned about the journey's risks and the need for someone to guide Tobiah, Tobit seeks a trustworthy companion. Unbeknownst to them, the angel Raphael appears, offering his services and claiming to be a kinsman named Azariah, thus setting the stage for a divinely guided journey despite the initial anxieties of Tobiah's mother about her son's departure.

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    9 分
  • Tobit and the Angel's Journey
    2025/05/07

    This passage introduces the story of Tobit, a blind man who needs his son, Tobiah, to travel to Media to recover a sum of money left with their relative, Gabael. Concerned about the journey's risks and the need for someone to guide Tobiah, Tobit seeks a trustworthy companion. Unbeknownst to them, the angel Raphael appears, offering his services and claiming to be a kinsman named Azariah, thus setting the stage for a divinely guided journey despite the initial anxieties of Tobiah's mother about her son's departure.

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    13 分