Maar indien gij de bewoners van het land voor uw aangezicht niet verdrijft, dan zullen degenen die gij van hen over laat, tot dorens in uw ogen en tot prikkels in uw zijden zijn, en zij zullen u benauwen in het land waarin gij woonachtig zijt.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse warns the Israelites that if they don't remove the inhabitants of the land they are entering, those remaining will cause them trouble. It's a warning from God that inaction will lead to problems in the future.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a garden, and there are weeds you don't remove. These weeds will grow and make your garden not fun anymore. This verse is like saying, if you don't take out the weeds (the people in the land), they'll cause you trouble, just like weeds in your garden.
Historische achtergrond
Numbers 33 was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It's part of the Israelites' journey and instructions from God about the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelites about to enter Canaan, a land with many existing peoples.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In today's world, if a company decides not to address a problematic employee or issue within their team, it can lead to ongoing issues that disrupt the entire workplace. Addressing problems head-on can prevent future complications.