Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa Gud til Moses: «Rekk ut hånden din. La gresshoppene komme inn over Egypt og ete opp hver vekst i landet, alt det som haglet har latt bli igjen.» Så rakte Moses staven sin ut over Egypt, og Herren lot det blåse over landet. Det blåste fra øst hele den dagen og hele natten. Da det ble morgen, kom gresshoppene med vinden. Det kom enorme mengder av gresshopper. De slo seg ned overalt innenfor Egypts grenser. Slike gresshopper som dette hadde ikke vært sett verken før eller senere. De la seg som et teppe over jorden, så landet ble formørket. De åt alle grønne vekster og all frukt på trærne som var blitt igjen etter haglet. Slik ble det ikke noe grønt igjen i hele Egypt.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God instructs Moses to bring locusts to Egypt to eat all the plants left after the hail. God is using locusts as a punishment on Egypt. The key message is about God's power and judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your mom told you to sprinkle a bunch of hungry caterpillars on your friend's garden after a big storm. That's what God is telling Moses to do with the locusts in Egypt. It's like God is saying, 'I'm not done with my message yet.'
Historical Background
Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 BC, chronicling the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt. This passage comes during the plagues God sent to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. The locusts were a powerful reminder of God's control over nature and Pharaoh's resistance.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, think of a situation where a community faces a crisis, like a severe drought affecting crops. Leaders might then be reminded of their responsibility to listen to experts and take necessary actions to prevent further damage.