Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Men Jeg sa til barna deres i ørkenen: ‘Dere skal ikke leve som foreldrene deres. Ikke gjør slikt de mener er rett, og ikke gjør dere urene ved avgudene deres! Jeg er Herren deres Gud: Dere skal leve etter Mine lover og gjøre det som er etter Min vilje. Hold hviledagene – for de dagene tilhører Meg og skal være et tegn mellom Meg og dere. Slik skal dere kjenne at Jeg er Herren deres Gud.’»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to the children of the Israelites in the wilderness. He tells them not to follow the bad practices of their fathers, including their idol worship and unjust laws. The main message is to avoid the mistakes of the past.
Explained for Children
Imagine your parents made some mistakes, like eating too much candy and getting a tummy ache. Now, God is telling you, 'Hey, don't eat too much candy like your parents did. Let's make better choices!'
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 590 BC. The audience was the exiled Israelites who were wandering in the wilderness. At this time, they were struggling with temptation and the influence of their ancestors' sinful practices.
Living It Out Today
Consider a family where the parents have a history of financial mismanagement. The younger generation can learn from this and make better financial decisions, avoiding the pitfalls of their parents' past.