Maka firman Tuhan kepada Musa: Bahwa sesungguhnya apabila engkau sudah mangkat beradu dengan nenek moyangmu, lalu bangsa ini akan bangkit berdiri dan berkendak menurut dewa-dewa negeri yang ditujunya sekarang, yaitu di tengah-tengah negeri itu, maka mereka itupun akan meninggalkan Daku dan meniadakan perjanjian-Ku, yang telah Kuperbuat dengan mereka itu.
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In this verse, God tells Moses that after his death, the people will start worshiping other gods and break their covenant with God. God is warning Moses about the future actions of the people.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if you promised to always play with your favorite toy, but then you met new toys and forgot about your old promise. God is telling Moses that the people might do something like that, but with gods instead of toys.
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This verse is part of the book of Deuteronomy, written by Moses around 1200 BCE. It was written to the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land, warning them about the dangers of idolatry.
Penerapan hari ini
Today, we can relate this to people who start to prioritize things like money or fame over their relationship with God. It's a reminder to stay true to our promises and commitments.