Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Men Herren var blitt sint på meg på grunn av dere, og Han ville ikke høre på meg. Derfor sa Han til meg: ‘Nå er det nok! Ikke snakk mer til Meg om denne saken! Gå opp på toppen av Pisga og løft blikket mot vest, nord, sør og øst! Derfra kan du se landet med dine egne øyne, for du skal ikke dra over Jordanelven. Du skal gi Josva befaling om å gjøre det. Sett mot i ham og styrk ham! For han skal lede dette folket og sørge for at de får landet.’ Vi ble deretter værende i dalen rett overfor Bet-Peor.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Moses is speaking and expressing that God, because of the people's behavior, was angry with him and refused to change His decision. God told Moses to stop asking about leading the people into the promised land.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your friends, and one of them asks you to do something you don't want to do. You say 'no', but they keep asking. Finally, you say, 'That's enough, please stop asking.' That's like what God said to Moses, but much more serious.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Book of Deuteronomy, which was written by Moses around 1200-1000 BCE. It is part of his farewell speech to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land, recounting their journey and God's guidance.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can be applied when someone faces a limit set by a higher authority, like a manager refusing a promotion due to company policy. It teaches the importance of accepting decisions, even when they're hard.