Deuteronomy 28:48

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

تُسْتَعْبَدُ لِأَعْدَائِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ يُرْسِلُهُمُ ٱلرَّبُّ عَلَيْكَ فِي جُوعٍ وَعَطَشٍ وَعُرْيٍ وَعَوَزِ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ. فَيَجْعَلُ نِيرَ حَدِيدٍ عَلَى عُنُقِكَ حَتَّى يُهْلِكَكَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse warns that God will send enemies to punish the Israelites with harsh conditions like hunger and thirst if they disobey God's commands. God will make them suffer until they are destroyed. Moses is speaking to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land.

Explained for Children

Imagine you forget to do your chores and your parents tell you that if you don't do them, you'll have to do extra work and not get any snacks. That's like what God is saying here. He's warning that if the Israelites don't follow His rules, they'll have to work really hard and go without nice things.

Historical Background

Moses wrote Deuteronomy around 1250 BC as a farewell speech to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. The Israelites had just been freed from slavery in Egypt and were about to inherit the land God promised them, but they had to follow God's laws to keep it.

Living It Out Today

Imagine a company that ignores safety regulations and as a result, it faces severe penalties, including fines and shutdowns. Just as the verse warns of severe consequences for disobedience, companies and individuals face serious repercussions for not following rules or laws.

Topics

• obedience
• consequences
• punishment
• God's justice
• Israelites
• warnings

Related Verses

• Leviticus 26:14-16
• Jeremiah 29:18
• Matthew 24:9
• Luke 21:23
• Romans 6:23

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specific conditions mentioned in the verse?

The verse mentions hunger, thirst, nakedness, and a lack of basic necessities as conditions that the Israelites would face if they disobeyed God.

Why does God send enemies according to this verse?

God sends enemies to punish the Israelites for their disobedience and to encourage them to return to following His commands.

How does this verse relate to modern life?

This verse can be seen as a reminder of the consequences of not following rules or laws, both in a spiritual and secular context, and the importance of accountability.

What does 'a yoke of iron' symbolize in the verse?

The phrase 'a yoke of iron' symbolizes the heavy burden and severe oppression that the Israelites would face if they disobeyed God, representing harsh and unyielding punishment.