Numbers 32:23

Korean 2021 (읽기 쉬운 성경)

그러나 너희가 그렇게 하지 않으면 너희는 주 앞에 죄를 짓는 것이다. 너희가 결코 너희가 저지른 죄에서 벗어날 수 없다는 것을 분명히 알아두어라.

이 구절의 의미

This verse is a warning from Moses to the tribes of Reuben and Gad. He tells them that if they don't keep their promise to help their fellow Israelites conquer the land, they will sin against God, and their sin will be found out eventually.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you promised to help clean up the playground, but then you ran home to play video games instead. Your friends would find out, and so would the playground supervisor. This verse is like that promise, but it's about helping people and not disappointing God.

역사적 배경

Numbers 32 was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. The audience was the Israelites, who were on their way to the Promised Land. Moses is addressing the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who wanted to settle east of the Jordan River and needed to fulfill a promise to help their fellow tribes conquer the land.

오늘의 적용

Imagine a friend who promised to help you move, but then backed out when it was time to do the work. This verse reminds us that breaking our promises has consequences, and our actions will catch up with us, just as the Israelites were warned about the outcome of not keeping their promise.

주제

• promise keeping
• consequences
• sin
• responsibility
• accountability
• God's justice

관련 구절

• Joshua 1:8
• 1 Samuel 15:22
• Psalms 99:8
• Proverbs 15:3
• 2 Corinthians 13:5

자주 묻는 질문

What does 'sin will find you out' mean?

It means that eventually, the consequences of your actions will catch up with you, and your mistakes or wrongdoings will be revealed, often by God or others.

How can we avoid sinning against God?

We can avoid sinning against God by staying true to our promises, being honest, and living a life that honors God's commandments and teachings.

What was the promise that the tribes of Reuben and Gad made?

The tribes of Reuben and Gad promised to help their fellow Israelites conquer the land west of the Jordan River before settling on their own land east of the Jordan.

What are the consequences of breaking a promise to God?

Breaking a promise to God can lead to spiritual consequences, including a loss of God's favor and the possibility of facing the consequences of our actions, as warned in this verse.