Deuteronomy 21:23
Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)
فَلَا تَبِتْ جُثَّتُهُ عَلَى ٱلْخَشَبَةِ، بَلْ تَدْفِنُهُ فِي ذَلِكَ ٱلْيَوْمِ، لِأَنَّ ٱلْمُعَلَّقَ مَلْعُونٌ مِنَ ٱللهِ. فَلَا تُنَجِّسْ أَرْضَكَ ٱلَّتِي يُعْطِيكَ ٱلرَّبُّ إِلَهُكَ نَصِيبًا.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that when someone is hanged, their body should be taken down and buried on the same day. This is because the body of someone hanged is considered cursed, and leaving it there would defile the land. Moses is speaking to the Israelites, reminding them to follow God's commands.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a beautiful garden, but someone leaves trash there. It makes the garden dirty and not as nice, right? This verse is like that. It tells us to take care of the land God gave us by making sure we don't leave bodies hanging on trees, because it makes the land dirty.
Historical Background
This verse is part of Deuteronomy, a book written by Moses around 1250 BC. He is giving final instructions to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. The cultural context includes strict laws about purity and the importance of respecting the land given by God.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can be seen as a reminder to respect our environment and the spaces we inhabit. For example, if a community finds litter in a public park, they should clean it up right away to keep the area clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
Topics
purityland managementrespectcursesobediencesanctification
Related Verses
Genesis 9:20-27Joshua 8:28-29Galatians 3:13Joshua 10:26-27Deuteronomy 13:29-30
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the body of someone hanged considered cursed?
The body of someone hanged was considered cursed because hanging was a form of execution for those who had committed serious sins, and the act of hanging was seen as a desecration of the body.
How does this apply to today's society?
This verse can be applied to our modern society as a reminder to respect and maintain the cleanliness and purity of the land and public spaces, similar to how ancient Israelites were to remove bodies promptly to avoid defiling the land.
What does it mean to be 'accursed of God'?
Being 'accursed of God' means that someone is under God's judgment and condemnation, often due to their sins or violations of God's laws.
How does this relate to environmental stewardship?
This verse can be seen as an early form of environmental stewardship, emphasizing the importance of keeping the land clean and holy, which can be paralleled to our modern responsibility to protect and care for the environment.