Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Når Herren din Gud fører deg inn i landet du skal få, driver Han bort sju folkeslag som er større og mektigere enn dere: hetittene, girgasittene, amorittene, kanaaneerne, perisittene, hevittene og jebusittene. Når Herren din Gud overgir dem til dere, skal du slå dem, og du skal sannelig bannlyse dem. Ikke lag noen avtaler med dem og ikke vis dem nåde. La verken sønnene eller døtrene deres gifte seg inn i deres slekter. For de vil få barna deres til å snu seg bort fra Meg for å tjene andre guder. Dersom det skjer, blir Herren så rasende at Han kommer til å utrydde dere.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that God will help the Israelites enter the land He promised them and will remove seven powerful nations to make way for them. God is speaking, and the key message is His promise and power to help His people.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where your friend clears the way for you to reach the finish line. That's what God is doing for the Israelites. He's making sure they can get to their promised land by moving obstacles out of the way.
Historical Background
Moses wrote this in Deuteronomy around 1200 B.C. to the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land. The Israelites were nomadic and had been wandering for decades, and this was a crucial moment in their history.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when you faced a big obstacle in your life. Maybe it was a difficult project at work or a personal challenge. God can help you overcome these challenges just as He helped the Israelites.
God removed these nations to make way for the Israelites to fulfill His promise to them. It was a demonstration of His power and a way to ensure His people could settle the land.
Who were the seven nations?
The seven nations were the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. These were the peoples who inhabited the land before the Israelites entered it.
What can we learn about God's promises from this verse?
This verse teaches us that God keeps His promises and can remove obstacles in our way to fulfill them. It encourages faith in God's ability to do what He says He will do.
How does this relate to our lives today?
Just as God helped the Israelites overcome powerful obstacles, He can help us overcome challenges in our lives. This verse encourages us to trust in God's power and promises.