Pero si no expulsáis a los habitantes del país, aquellos a quienes les permitáis quedarse, serán como aguijones en vuestros ojos y espinas en vuestros costados, y os hostigarán en la tierra en que vais a residir.
¿Qué significa esto?
This verse warns the Israelites that if they don't remove the inhabitants of the land they are entering, those remaining will cause them trouble. It's a warning from God that inaction will lead to problems in the future.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you have a garden, and there are weeds you don't remove. These weeds will grow and make your garden not fun anymore. This verse is like saying, if you don't take out the weeds (the people in the land), they'll cause you trouble, just like weeds in your garden.
Contexto histórico
Numbers 33 was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It's part of the Israelites' journey and instructions from God about the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelites about to enter Canaan, a land with many existing peoples.
Aplicación para hoy
In today's world, if a company decides not to address a problematic employee or issue within their team, it can lead to ongoing issues that disrupt the entire workplace. Addressing problems head-on can prevent future complications.