En de HEERE zei tegen Mozes: Zie, u gaat bij uw vaderen te ruste; en dit volk zal opstaan en als in hoererij achter de vreemde goden van het land waar het naartoe gaat, aan gaan, in het midden van dat land. Het zal Mij verlaten en Mijn verbond, dat Ik ermee gesloten heb, verbreken.
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.