Deuteronomy 9:5
Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)
لَيْسَ لِأَجْلِ بِرِّكَ وَعَدَالَةِ قَلْبِكَ تَدْخُلُ لِتَمْتَلِكَ أَرْضَهُمْ، بَلْ لِأَجْلِ إِثْمِ أُولَئِكَ ٱلشُّعُوبِ يَطْرُدُهُمُ ٱلرَّبُّ إِلَهُكَ مِنْ أَمَامِكَ، وَلِكَيْ يَفِيَ بِٱلْكَلَامِ ٱلَّذِي أَقْسَمَ ٱلرَّبُّ عَلَيْهِ لِآبَائِكَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَإِسْحَاقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is telling the Israelites that they are not receiving the land of Canaan because they are righteous. Instead, God is driving out the current inhabitants because of their wickedness and to fulfill the promise He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with toys, and your friend has a really cool toy. Your mom doesn't give you that toy because you're extra good, but because she promised you'd have it and your friend doesn't play nicely with others. That's kind of what's happening here with God and the Israelites.
Historical Background
This passage is part of the book of Deuteronomy, which was written around the 13th to 6th century BCE. It is a speech by Moses to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. The context is God's promise to Abraham and the Israelites' need to understand that their possession of the land isn't due to their righteousness but God's faithfulness and the wickedness of the Canaanites.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this verse can remind us that God's blessings and our success are often not due to our own righteousness but His faithfulness and promises. For example, a job promotion might not come from being the best worker but because the previous employee was let go, and God wants to fulfill a promise to you.
Topics
promiserighteousnessfaithfulnessblessingsininheritance
Related Verses
Exodus 33:1-3Joshua 24:19-20Ezekiel 16:20-21Romans 9:14-162 Peter 3:9
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God drive out the nations according to Deuteronomy 9:5?
God drives out the nations because of their wickedness and to fulfill His promise to the Israelites and their ancestors. It's not because the Israelites were righteous but because God was faithful to His covenant.
What promise is mentioned in Deuteronomy 9:5?
The promise mentioned is the one God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, where He promised to give the land of Canaan to their descendants.
How does this verse relate to God's faithfulness?
This verse shows that God remains faithful to His promises regardless of the righteousness of the recipients, highlighting His faithfulness even when human actions fall short.
Does this verse suggest that God rewards the wicked?
No, the verse indicates that God does not reward wickedness. Instead, it states that God's actions are based on His promises and the wickedness of the inhabitants of the land, not on the righteousness of the Israelites.