Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Det merkelige skjedde: om kvelden kom det mange vaktler over leiren – ja, hele leiren var dekket av fugler. Om morgenen var leiren dekket av dugg. Da duggen lettet, lå det noe lite, rundt og fint utover på marken der ute i ørkenen. Det så ut som om jorden var dekket av rim. Da folket så det, spurte de hverandre: «Hva er dette?» For de visste ikke hva det var. Moses sa til dem: «Dette er det brødet Herren har gitt dere å spise. Dette befalte Herren: Dere skal samle det sammen, og enhver skal få det han trenger til mat. Beregn litt over to liter til hver. Dere skal forsyne dere etter hvor mange dere er i hvert telt.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes how God provided quails for the Israelites in the evening, covering their camp, and dew in the morning. It shows God's provision for His people during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're on a long car trip and you're hungry. Then, suddenly, a big pizza truck shows up right where you are, and it has enough pizza for everyone! That's kind of like what happened here, but with quails instead of pizza.
Historical Background
Exodus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It details the journey of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. This event took place during their wandering in the wilderness, where God provided daily sustenance.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, imagine a small business owner struggling to meet customer demands. Suddenly, a supplier offers a bulk order at a discount, solving the immediate crisis. This shows how God can provide unexpectedly in times of need.