Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Moses hadde giftet seg med en etiopisk kvinne, men Mirjam og Aron var imot det og irettesatte ham. De sa: «Har Herren virkelig bare snakket gjennom Moses? Har Han ikke snakket gjennom oss også?» Herren hørte hva de sa. Moses tok dette på en rolig måte – han var et ydmykt menneske, mer ydmyk enn noen andre på jord. Plutselig snakket Herren til Moses, Aron og Mirjam: «Dere tre, kom ut til åpenbaringsteltet!» Og de tre kom ut. Da kom Herren ned i skyen og ble stående i teltdøren. Han ba Aron og Mirjam komme fram til seg. De gikk fram, begge to. Da sa Han: «Hør nå ordene Mine. Profetene deres møter Meg, Herren, i et syn eller i en drøm. Slik er det med profetene. Slik er det ikke med tjeneren Min Moses. Han er en trofast tjener i alt han gjør. Ham snakker Jeg med ansikt til ansikt. Til ham snakker Jeg rett ut, tydelig, og ikke i gåter. Han får se skikkelsen Min. Hvordan tør dere å gå imot tjeneren Min, Moses?»
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes a situation where Miriam and Aaron, Moses' siblings, criticized Moses for marrying an Ethiopian woman. It highlights the challenges of racial and cultural differences within a family.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your brother or sister married someone from a different country, and your other sibling thought it was strange. That's what happened here, but it's important to remember that everyone deserves love and respect, no matter where they're from.
Historical Background
The book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It details the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. This verse reflects the cultural and racial tensions of the time.
Living It Out Today
In modern society, we can apply this by remembering to respect and accept people's choices, especially in matters of relationships. It teaches us to avoid judging others based on their background or race.
They criticized Moses because he married an Ethiopian woman, which was seen as unusual and possibly improper by the standards of their time.
What can we learn from this verse about family?
This verse teaches us that family disagreements can arise from misunderstandings and cultural biases. It's important to resolve conflicts with understanding and respect.
How does this verse relate to diversity?
This verse highlights the challenges of accepting diversity, especially in relationships. It encourages us to embrace people from different backgrounds.
What does this verse tell us about judgment?
It shows that judging others based on their choices or background is wrong. We should strive to understand and accept others without prejudice.