finchè il Signore abbia dato riposo a’ vostri fratelli, siccome ha dato a voi, e che abbian presa anch’essi possessione del paese che il Signore Iddio vostro dà loro, di là dal Giordano; poi ve ne ritornerete, ciascuno alla sua possessione, la quale io vi ho data
Cosa significa?
This verse is part of Moses' speech to the Israelites. It says that the Israelites should wait until their fellow tribes have settled in the land on the other side of the Jordan River before they return to their own land. The key message is about patience and solidarity.
Spiegato ai bambini
Imagine you and your friends are on a big trip. Moses is telling you to wait until your friends have found their spots in the big park before you go back to play in your favorite spot. It's about waiting and helping your friends first.
Contesto storico
Deuteronomy was written by Moses around 1200 BCE, as he prepared the Israelites to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. The Israelites were about to cross the Jordan River, and Moses was giving them instructions and encouragements.
Applicazione per oggi
In modern life, this verse can remind us to support our friends and family in achieving their goals before focusing solely on our own. For example, if a coworker is working on a big project, we can help them succeed before returning to our own tasks.