Leviticus 18:25
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Bisan gani kanang yutaa nahugawan tungod nianang ilang gihimo, busa gipadad-an ko ug mga kalamidad kanang yutaa aron sa ingon niana nga paagi mamahawa sila diha. Apan kamong mga Israelinhon ug ang mga langyaw nga nagpuyo uban kaninyo, ayaw gayod ninyo himoa kanang mangil-ad nga mga butang kondili tumana gayod ninyo ang akong mga patakaran ug mga sugo. Kay kon hugawan ninyo ang yuta pinaagi sa pagbuhat nianang mga butanga, papahawaon ko kamo gikan nianang yutaa sama sa mga unang lumulupyo didto.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Leviticus says that the land is defiled because of people's sins, and God will punish the land by forcing people to leave it. God is speaking here, emphasizing that sin affects the land and its people.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a special playground, and if everyone starts littering and being mean there, the playground gets so dirty that no one can play there anymore. It's like the playground is pushing everyone out because of all the bad stuff that happened there. That's what God is saying about the land.
Historical Background
The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It was given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was one where purity and adherence to God's laws were paramount to ensure the land's prosperity.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can apply to communities where repeated sin and corruption lead to societal collapse. For example, a city plagued by corruption and crime might eventually become so unsafe that people feel forced to leave.
Topics
sinjudgmentpurificationlandGod's punishmentcommunity
Related Verses
Genesis 17:1-2Deuteronomy 28:15-19Hosea 9:15Ezekiel 36:16-17Romans 1:18-32
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the land vomit out its inhabitants?
When people sin excessively, it defiles the land. God punishes the land, which results in the inhabitants being forced to leave, much like a body expels what it can't tolerate.
Can this verse be applied to modern societies?
Yes, it can apply to modern societies where repeated acts of corruption and sin lead to societal collapse, forcing people to leave due to the deteriorating conditions.
How does this verse relate to God's promise to the Israelites?
This verse emphasizes the importance of following God's laws to ensure the land's prosperity. Violating these laws would lead to consequences, impacting the fulfillment of God's promise.
What does this verse tell us about the relationship between sin and land?
Sin not only affects individuals but also the land they inhabit. When the land is defiled by sin, it leads to judgment and the land can no longer sustain its inhabitants.