Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Derfor skal dere holde alle Mine lover og bud og leve etter dem. Ellers vil dere ikke kunne være i det landet som Jeg gir dere å bo i. Dere skal ikke følge skikkene til det folket dere kommer til, for Jeg skal drive dem ut av landet rett framfor dere. For de gjør alle disse vemmelige tingene som Jeg gremmes over. Men Jeg har jo sagt til dere at dere skal få et land som har alt dere kan ønske dere – det flyter over av alt det gode dere kan drømme om. Jeg er Herren deres Gud, og det er Jeg som har valgt dere ut framfor andre folkeslag.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is God talking to the Israelites, telling them to follow all of His rules and laws so they won't be expelled from the promised land. The message is clear: obedience to God's commands is necessary to stay in the land He promised.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're invited to a really cool treehouse, but you have to follow all the rules of the treehouse to stay. If you break the rules, you have to leave. God is saying the same thing about the land He's giving to the Israelites.
Historical Background
The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1440 BC. It was addressed to the Israelites, who were about to enter the promised land after their exodus from Egypt. The cultural setting emphasizes God's desire for a holy people who follow His laws.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse can be applied to the importance of following rules or principles in any community or organization you belong to. For instance, a company's employees must follow policies to avoid being fired.