Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Nå steg Gud ned i skyen og stilte seg sammen med ham der, og Herren ropte ut navnene sine. Gud gikk forbi rett foran ham, og Moses fikk høre: «Jeg er Herren, Herren Gud, den barmhjertige og nådige. Jeg blir ikke lett sint, og Jeg er full av godhet og sannhet. Jeg viser godhet mot slektsledd etter slektsledd til tusende ledd. Jeg tilgir synd og lovbrudd. Jeg later ikke som den skyldige er uskyldig, men lar forfedrenes synd ramme barn og barnebarn i tre til fire slektsledd.»
What Does This Mean?
In Exodus 34:5, the LORD descends in a cloud and proclaims His name to Moses. This shows the LORD's presence and His desire to reveal Himself to Moses. The key message is about God's intimate communication with His chosen leader.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your best friend came to your house in a big fluffy cloud and told you their special nickname. That's kind of what this verse is about. God came to Moses in a cloud and shared His special name with him.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of Exodus, traditionally attributed to Moses, written around 1446-1406 BCE. It was written for the Israelites, who were in the wilderness after being freed from slavery in Egypt. The cultural setting was one of wandering and seeking God's guidance.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where a mentor offers to meet with you in person to share valuable advice and personal insights. This verse reminds us of the importance of seeking and treasuring direct guidance and the intimate communication from a mentor, much like Moses with God.