Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Når dere drar ut for å kjempe mot fiendene deres, og ser hester og vogner og et folk som er større enn dere, skal dere ikke bli redde for dem, for Herren deres Gud er med dere. Han som førte dere ut av Egypt, er med dere. Rett før dere skal gå til angrep, skal presten si: ‘Hør, Israels folk! I dag skal dere rykke fram og sloss mot fiendene deres. Bli bare ikke motløse. La ikke hjertet fylles med frykt. La ikke angst føre til at dere mister hodet, bli ikke skrekkslagne på grunn av dem. For Herren deres Gud går med dere, Han skal kjempe for dere mot deres fiender. Herren deres Gud skal redde dere.’
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that when you face a battle and see a powerful enemy force, you should not be afraid because God is with you. It's God speaking to the Israelites, reminding them of their past deliverance from Egypt.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and suddenly the other team gets many more players and looks too strong for you. This verse is like a coach saying, 'Don't worry, you're not alone; remember, I've helped you win before.'
Historical Background
Moses wrote this in the Book of Deuteronomy, around 1400 BC, as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. It was a time of great military challenges and the message was to strengthen their faith in God's presence and power.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, when facing a tough situation at work or school that seems insurmountable, remember God's past deliverances in your life and trust in His presence to help you overcome.