OLUWA tún sọ fún Mose pé, “Ọjọ́ àtisùn rẹ kù sí dẹ̀dẹ̀. Àwọn eniyan wọnyi yóo lọ máa bọ àwọn oriṣa tí àwọn ará ilẹ̀ náà ń bọ. Wọn óo kọ̀ mí sílẹ̀, wọn óo sì da majẹmu tí mo bá wọn dá.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God tells Moses that after his death, the people will start worshiping other gods and break their covenant with God. God is warning Moses about the future actions of the people.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you promised to always play with your favorite toy, but then you met new toys and forgot about your old promise. God is telling Moses that the people might do something like that, but with gods instead of toys.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of Deuteronomy, written by Moses around 1200 BCE. It was written to the Israelites who were about to enter the Promised Land, warning them about the dangers of idolatry.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can relate this to people who start to prioritize things like money or fame over their relationship with God. It's a reminder to stay true to our promises and commitments.