Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Herren sa også til Moses: «Si til Aron at ingen mann som har noen form for skavank, skal komme fram for Gud med brødet sitt. Det gjelder også etterkommerne deres, uansett hva som feiler ham – blind, lam, en med et vansiret ansikt eller et lem som er for langt, en med en brukket fot eller en brukket hånd, en pukkelrygget, en dverg, eller en med en feil i øyet, skabb, utslett, eller med skadede testikler. Ingen mann som har noen feil fra Arons slekt, skal bli prester for Gud og nærme seg Herren med matofferet.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to Moses. He is about to give Moses instructions. The key message here is the anticipation of divine guidance.
Explained for Children
Think of this like when your mom or dad is about to give you some important rules. God is about to tell Moses something very important, just like when your parents tell you something you need to know.
Historical Background
The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1440-1400 BC. It was written for the Israelites to guide them on how to live holy lives. The cultural setting was that of a nomadic people who were recently freed from slavery in Egypt.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can think about this verse as a reminder that God is always ready to give us guidance. For example, before starting a new job, you might pray for God's guidance on how to behave and what decisions to make.