Deuteronomy 29:20

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

لَا يَشَاءُ ٱلرَّبُّ أَنْ يَرْفُقَ بِهِ، بَلْ يُدَخِّنُ حِينَئِذٍ غَضَبُ ٱلرَّبِّ وَغَيْرَتُهُ عَلَى ذَلِكَ ٱلرَّجُلِ، فَتَحِلُّ عَلَيْهِ كُلُّ ٱللَّعَنَاتِ ٱلْمَكْتُوبَةِ فِي هَذَا ٱلْكِتَابِ، وَيَمْحُو ٱلرَّبُّ ٱسْمَهُ مِنْ تَحْتِ ٱلسَمَاءِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Deuteronomy says that God will not show mercy to someone who disobeys Him. God's anger and jealousy will be so strong that all the curses written in the book will fall on that person, and God will erase that person's name from memory. It’s a warning from God through Moses.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who always breaks the rules of a game you play together. One day, you tell them if they break the rules again, you'll get really upset and won't let them play with you anymore. This is like that, but God is saying it about His rules.

Historical Background

Moses wrote this as part of his final speech to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. The audience was the Israelite people who were about to face new challenges and needed to stay faithful to God’s laws. This was in about 1400 BC.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us that God takes our obedience seriously. If someone consistently ignores their commitments to God, like not attending church or not living according to God's teachings, they should know that God does not take this lightly.

Topics

• obedience
• wrath
• curses
• forgiveness
• eternal life
• commitment

Related Verses

• Exodus 20:5
• Deuteronomy 28:15
• Psalm 89:14
• Romans 1:18
• Revelation 21:8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'smoke against that man' mean?

It's a vivid way of describing how God's anger will be intense and overwhelming, like a strong smoke that covers everything.

Can God's anger be overcome?

Yes, God's anger can be overcome through repentance and turning back to Him, as seen in other parts of the Bible.

What are the curses mentioned in the book?

The curses are detailed in Deuteronomy 28, which lists various hardships and troubles that will fall on those who disobey God's laws.

What does it mean to be blotted out from under heaven?

It means to be forgotten and erased from the memory of others, as if that person never existed, which is a severe punishment.