Deuteronomy 31:16

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여호와께서 모세에게 이르시되 너는 너의 열조(列祖)와 함께 자려니와 이 백성(百姓)은 들어가 거(居)할 그 땅에서 일어나서 이방신(異邦神)들을 음란(淫亂)히 좇아 나를 버리며 내가 그들과 세운 언약(言約)을 어길 것이라

이 구절의 의미

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.

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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.

역사적 배경

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.

오늘의 적용

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.

주제

• faithfulness
• idolatry
• covenant
• worship
• promise
• warning

관련 구절

• Joshua 24:14
• Exodus 20:3-6
• 1 Kings 19:10
• Ezekiel 20:39
• 1 Corinthians 10:7

자주 묻는 질문

Why does God tell Moses about the future actions of the people?

God is providing a warning to Moses so that he can prepare the people and remind them of their commitment to follow God alone.

What does 'go a whoring after the gods' mean?

This phrase means that the people will start to worship other gods, just like an unfaithful spouse would pursue another person.

How does this verse relate to the concept of covenant?

The verse highlights the importance of the covenant between God and the people, and the consequences of breaking it.

What can we learn from this verse in our daily lives?

We can learn the importance of staying faithful to our commitments and prioritizing God over other distractions and influences.