German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)
Sodann antwortete er Korah und seiner ganzen Rotte also: Morgen wird Jahwe kund thun, wer ihm angehört und wer heilig ist, daß er ihn zu sich nahen lasse; wer ihm genehm ist, den wird er zu sich nahen lassen!
Was bedeutet das?
Moses is speaking to Korah and his followers, telling them that God will reveal the next day who is truly His chosen one. Moses says God will show who is holy and who He will allow to come near to Him.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you're playing a game, and the teacher says they will find out who is the best player tomorrow. Moses is telling Korah and his friends that God will show tomorrow who He likes best and who He wants to be close to Him.
Historischer Hintergrund
The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. This verse is part of the story of Korah's rebellion against Moses' leadership. The audience was the Israelites, and it was set during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
Anwendung für heute
In a modern context, this verse can be applied to a situation where someone doubts the leadership of a group or organization. It reminds us to trust that God will reveal who truly represents Him, and not to judge based on appearances.