Deuteronomy 9:17

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَأمسَكْتُ بِاللَّوحَينِ وَرَمَيتُهُمَا مِنْ يَدَيَّ، وَحَطَّمتُهُمَا أمَامَ أعيُنِكُمْ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Moses is talking about when he broke the two tablets of the law in front of the Israelites. He threw them down and smashed them because he was angry with the people for worshipping a golden calf.

Explained for Children

Imagine you had a favorite toy that your mom gave you to take care of. But your friends decided to play with something else instead, so you got really upset and threw the toy on the ground. That's kind of like what Moses did with the tablets God gave him, because he was very sad and angry with the people.

Historical Background

This verse is from Deuteronomy, written by Moses around 1200 BCE. It's part of his farewell speech to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. The Israelites were a nomadic people who had just left Egypt and were wandering in the desert.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this could be like a teacher breaking a chalkboard in frustration because students keep talking instead of paying attention. It shows how important it is to value the things given to us and not to let distractions get in the way of our responsibilities.

Topics

• disobedience
• anger
• leadership
• forgiveness
• faithfulness
• responsibility

Related Verses

• Exodus 32:19
• Jeremiah 18:11
• Ezekiel 20:8
• Hebrews 12:19
• 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Moses break the tablets?

Moses broke the tablets because he was furious at the Israelites for worshipping the golden calf, which they had made while he was on the mountain receiving the law from God.

How does this verse relate to leadership?

This verse shows the emotional and sometimes harsh realities of leadership. Moses, as a leader, was deeply affected by his people’s actions and reacted strongly to their disobedience.

What can we learn about forgiveness from this verse?

While this verse focuses on the consequences of disobedience, it also sets the stage for later narratives where God forgives the Israelites, teaching us that forgiveness is always possible after repentance.

How does this relate to our modern responsibilities?

Just as Moses had a responsibility to uphold God's law, we also have responsibilities in our daily lives. This verse reminds us of the importance of taking our duties seriously and not letting distractions lead us astray.