Numbers 13:32

Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)

Những người này thổi phồng những điểm bất lợi: “Đất này sẽ nuốt chửng dân ta, vì dân cư chúng nó là giống khổng lồ.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

The spies sent to explore the land of Canaan return and give a discouraging report. They claim the land is dangerous and that the people there are giants. Their report is negative and discouraging.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you're going on a camping trip and your friend comes back saying there are monsters everywhere and it's too scary. That's what the spies did when they came back from looking at the new land, they said it was too scary to go there.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This verse is part of the story of the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land. The spies sent to scout the land returned with a report that discouraged the people from entering.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In modern times, this verse can remind us to be careful about spreading negative reports. If someone tells you about a job opportunity but only focuses on the negatives, it can prevent you from seeing the full picture and potentially missing out on something great.

Chủ đề

• faith
• doubt
• encouragement
• leadership
• promised land
• report

Các câu liên quan

• Numbers 14:3
• Deuteronomy 1:25
• Joshua 14:7
• Psalms 106:24
• Hebrews 3:18

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did the spies really find in Canaan?

The spies found a land with large inhabitants, which they interpreted as a threat. However, their fear led them to exaggerate and focus on the negatives.

Why were the Israelites so easily discouraged?

The Israelites had just been freed from slavery and were used to hardship. The negative report from the spies triggered their fears and doubt about God's promises.

How can we avoid spreading discouraging reports?

We can avoid spreading discouraging reports by focusing on the positives, seeking God's perspective, and remembering His promises and past faithfulness.

What can we learn from the spies' report?

We can learn the importance of not letting fear and doubt overshadow the truth. We should also seek God's perspective and trust His promises.