Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Vil dere vise i dag at dere ikke lenger vil følge Herren? Gjør dere opprør mot Ham, så skal raseriet Hans bryte løs over oss alle i morgen. Kan dere ikke leve for Herren på de landområdene dere har fått, så bør dere flytte over til vår side av Jordan og få dere en eiendom blant oss. Der står Herrens telt med lovkisten. Ikke gjør opprør mot Herren og mot oss ved at å bygge et eget alter i tillegg til det alteret som vi bruker til Herren vår Guds alter. Begikk ikke Akan, Serahs sønn, forræderi med å skjule noe bannlyst? Ble ikke Guds sinne rettet mot hele Israels folk? Akan var ikke den eneste som måtte dø for sin synd.»
What Does This Mean?
This verse is a warning from the Israelites to the tribes who had just built an altar. They fear that the altar might make them turn away from God. The key message is that rebelling against God can lead to punishment for the whole community.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends are playing a game where you have to follow the rules to win. If some of you start making up new rules, the game might not be fun for everyone anymore. That's what's happening here: the Israelites are worried that the new altar might make some people play by different rules and upset God.
Historical Background
Joshua 22 was written by Joshua, the leader of the Israelites, shortly after they had entered the Promised Land. The tribes who had just built an altar were concerned about maintaining their connection to God, even though they were living far from the main camp.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a company where everyone follows a strict code of ethics. If a few employees start breaking the rules, it could harm the company's reputation and affect everyone. This verse reminds us that our actions can impact the whole community.
The tribes feared that the new altar might cause people to worship differently and turn away from God, leading to punishment for the whole community.
What does 'wroth' mean in this context?
'Wroth' means very angry. Here, it suggests that God would be very upset if the community rebelled against Him.
How does this verse apply to modern life?
This verse reminds us that our actions can impact the whole community. If we act wrongly, it can affect everyone around us, just like in a company where everyone must follow the same rules.
What is the main message of Joshua 22:18?
The main message is a warning against rebellion. It tells us that turning away from God can lead to negative consequences for the entire community.