Deuteronomy 4:28

Spanish RVR 1909 (Más información sobre Biblia Reina Valera 1909)

Y serviréis allí á dioses hechos de manos de hombres, á madera y á piedra, que no ven, ni oyen, ni comen, ni huelen.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse is a warning from Moses to the Israelites. He says if they disobey God, they will end up serving false gods made of wood and stone, which have no ability to see, hear, eat, or smell. The key message is to stay faithful to the true God.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you have a toy that looks like a superhero but can't actually do anything. Moses is saying if you stop listening to God, you might end up worshipping things that are like those toys—pretty to look at, but can't really help you.

Contexto histórico

Moses, the leader of the Israelites, gave this warning around 1200 BC to the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land. He wanted them to remember God's commands and avoid the idol worship of the Canaanites.

Aplicación para hoy

In today's context, this verse reminds us to be wary of putting our trust in things that can't truly satisfy or help us, like material wealth or fleeting pleasures. Instead, we should focus on our relationship with God.

Temas

• idolatry
• faithfulness
• worship
• false gods
• obedience
• warning

Versículos relacionados

• Exodus 20:4
• 1 Corinthians 8:4
• Isaiah 44:18
• Psalm 115:4-8
• Jeremiah 10:3-5

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Preguntas frecuentes

Why does Moses mention wood and stone in this verse?

Moses mentions wood and stone because these were common materials used to make idols in that time. He wanted to emphasize that these idols were lifeless objects, not true gods.

What kind of gods were the Israelites at risk of worshipping?

The Israelites were at risk of worshipping idols, which were often carved images or sculptures made by human hands, representing false gods that lacked the power and attributes of the true God.

How does this verse relate to contemporary issues?

This verse reminds us to avoid placing our trust in things that cannot truly help us, such as material possessions or false ideologies, and to stay faithful to God.

What warning is Moses giving to the Israelites?

Moses is warning the Israelites that if they disobey God and start worshipping false gods, they will suffer and lose the blessings promised to them.