Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
‘ Jeg er Herren din Gud – Han som førte deg ut fra Egypt, ut fra slavehuset. Du skal ikke ha andre guder enn Meg. Du skal ikke lage deg noen avgud ved å skjære ut et bilde med etterligning av noe som er i Himmelen eller på jorden, eller i vannet. Du skal ikke falle ned og tilbe eller tjene noen avgud. For dette er viktig for Meg, Herren din Gud: Bare Jeg er Gud. Jeg tar ikke lett på det, så hat mot Meg er ødeleggende – ikke bare for fedrene, men også for barn, barnebarn og oldebarn. Slikt straffer Jeg i generasjoner. Men mot dem som elsker Meg og holder Mine bud, viser Jeg godhet i 1000 slektsledd. Du skal ikke misbruke Herren din Guds navn. Den som gjør det, vil Herren ikke holde for uskyldig. Pass på at du har en hviledag der du setter av tid til å være med Gud – det har Herren din Gud befalt deg. Seks dager skal du arbeide og gjøre dine plikter, men den sjuende dagen er Herrens dag. På den dagen skal du ikke gjøre noe arbeid, verken du, din sønn eller din datter, din tjener, eller din tjenestekvinne, din okse, ditt esel eller noen av dyrene dine eller folk som bor innenfor dine porter, for at både din tjener og din tjenestekvinne kan hvile på samme måten som du. For du må huske at du var en slave i Egypt, og at Herren din Gud førte deg ut derfra med sin mektige og kraftfulle arm. Derfor har Herren din Gud befalt deg å holde sabbaten.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is God speaking to the Israelites, reminding them that He is their God and that He freed them from slavery in Egypt. The key message is about God's power and His role as the liberator and protector of His people.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a big playground with lots of mean bullies. One day, a really strong superhero comes and rescues you and your friends, taking you to a safe place. That's like what God did for the Israelites, and He wants them to remember that He's the one who saved them.
Historical Background
Deuteronomy was written by Moses around 1200 BCE, just before the Israelites entered the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was post-slavery in Egypt, as they were about to face new challenges and needed to remember God's power.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse can remind us of God's role in our lives, especially during difficult times. For instance, if someone is going through a tough period at work or home, they can find comfort in knowing God is the one who freed them from their 'Egyptian' struggles.
Why is remembering God's role as a liberator important?
It helps believers to trust in God's power during difficult times and to remember that He has a history of delivering His people from bondage.
How can this verse be used in a sermon?
A sermon could focus on the theme of God's deliverance, using this verse to highlight God's role in freeing people from various forms of 'Egyptian' bondage in their lives.
What does 'house of bondage' symbolize?
'House of bondage' symbolizes the state of slavery and oppression the Israelites experienced in Egypt, serving as a reminder of God's intervention in freeing them.
What are some modern applications of this verse?
This verse can encourage individuals to see God as their liberator in situations like addiction recovery, financial hardship, or emotional trauma, reminding them that God is always present to deliver them.