Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Dere skal heller rive ned avgudsaltrene og steinstøttene deres. Hugg ned pælene de har med Asjerabilder. Brenn opp de utskårne avgudsbildene deres. For dere er et hellig folk for Herren deres Gud. Herren deres Gud har valgt dere ut for at dere skal være Hans folk framfor alle folkeslag på jordens overflate. Dere ble ikke valgt ut fordi dere var større enn alle andre folk, tvert imot så er Herren glad i dere fordi dere var de minste av alle folkene. Derfor elsker Herren dere. Han vil holde det løftet Han ga deres fedre, og derfor har Herren med mektig hånd ført dere ut og løst dere fra slavehuset i Egypt – ut av egypterkongen faraos hånd.
What Does This Mean?
This verse instructs the Israelites to destroy the altars, images, and groves of other religions. The message is to completely remove any influence of false gods. Moses is speaking here, giving final instructions before the Israelites enter the Promised Land.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy that makes you sad every time you play with it. This verse tells you to get rid of that toy so you can have happy, good things instead. Here, God is telling the people to get rid of the bad things that make them sad.
Historical Background
Moses wrote this part of the Bible around 1250 BCE. He's speaking to the Israelites just before they enter Canaan, the Promised Land. The cultural setting is one where many people worshiped idols and false gods.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us to remove negative influences from our lives. For example, if a certain social media platform makes you feel bad about yourself, you might decide to delete it to focus on positive influences.
Topics
idolatryworshipfaithfulnessobediencepurificationremoval of evil
Moses is speaking to the Israelites, giving them instructions before they enter the Promised Land.
What does 'cut down their groves' mean?
It means to destroy the trees or shrubs dedicated to false gods, as these were often used in pagan worship practices.
How does this verse relate to today's world?
This verse can be applied by recognizing and removing harmful influences from our lives, such as toxic relationships or negative media, to focus on what builds us up.
What is the main message of Deuteronomy 7:5?
The main message is to completely eliminate any influence of false gods or negative practices to maintain purity in one's faith and life.