Die Here sal sulke mense nie verskoon nie. Hy sal woedend wees oor hulle slegte dade. Hy gee immers om vir sy mense. Hy het hulle so lief dat Hy hulle net vir Homself wil hê. Al die teëspoed en moeilikheid wat in hierdie boek opgeteken is, sal sulke mense tref. Die Here sal hulle vernietig. Niemand sal eens agterna weet dat daar sulke mense soos hulle was nie.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Deuteronomy says that God will not show mercy to someone who disobeys Him. God's anger and jealousy will be so strong that all the curses written in the book will fall on that person, and God will erase that person's name from memory. It’s a warning from God through Moses.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who always breaks the rules of a game you play together. One day, you tell them if they break the rules again, you'll get really upset and won't let them play with you anymore. This is like that, but God is saying it about His rules.
Historical Background
Moses wrote this as part of his final speech to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelite people who were about to face new challenges and needed to stay faithful to God’s laws. This was in about 1400 BC.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse reminds us that God takes our obedience seriously. If someone consistently ignores their commitments to God, like not attending church or not living according to God's teachings, they should know that God does not take this lightly.