En hij sprak tot Korach, en tot zijn ganse vergadering, zeggende: Morgen vroeg dan zal de HEERE bekend maken, wie de Zijne, en de heilige is, dien Hij tot Zich zal doen naderen; en wien Hij verkoren zal hebben, dien zal Hij tot Zich doen naderen.
Wat betekent dit?
Moses is speaking to Korah and his followers, telling them that God will reveal the next day who is truly His chosen one. Moses says God will show who is holy and who He will allow to come near to Him.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing a game, and the teacher says they will find out who is the best player tomorrow. Moses is telling Korah and his friends that God will show tomorrow who He likes best and who He wants to be close to Him.
Historische achtergrond
The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. This verse is part of the story of Korah's rebellion against Moses' leadership. The audience was the Israelites, and it was set during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In a modern context, this verse can be applied to a situation where someone doubts the leadership of a group or organization. It reminds us to trust that God will reveal who truly represents Him, and not to judge based on appearances.