Leviticus 26:24

Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt, Bản Dịch 2011)

thì Ta cũng sẽ chống lại các ngươi, và vì tội của các ngươi, Ta sẽ giáng họa xuống các ngươi gấp bảy lần nữa.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

In this verse, God is warning the Israelites that if they disobey Him, He will punish them severely. The punishment will be seven times worse, indicating the seriousness of their sins. This shows the direct relationship between sin and consequences.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine if you kept not doing your chores, and your parents got really upset. They might give you more chores to do as a punishment. That's kind of what God is saying here, but much more serious.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

This verse is from the Book of Leviticus, written by Moses around 1400 B.C. It was intended for the Israelites, who were about to enter the Promised Land, to remind them of the consequences of disobeying God’s commands.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

Consider a scenario where a person keeps lying to their friends. Eventually, the friends might stop trusting this person, and the lies could lead to severe consequences, much like the sevenfold punishment described in this verse.

Chủ đề

• punishment
• sin
• consequences
• obedience
• divine justice
• warning

Các câu liên quan

• Deuteronomy 28:15
• Proverbs 13:21
• Matthew 23:34
• Romans 2:9
• Hebrews 10:29

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What does it mean to walk contrary to someone?

When God says He will walk contrary to someone, it means He will oppose them, making their life difficult as a form of punishment.

Why seven times?

The number seven in the Bible often represents completeness or perfection. Here, it means the punishment will be comprehensive and severe.

Can this verse apply to non-Israelites?

Yes, the principles in this verse can apply to anyone who disobeys God, as it illustrates the universal consequence of sin.

How can we avoid God's punishment?

By seeking God's forgiveness and striving to obey His commands, we can avoid the consequences of sin, as outlined in this verse.