Deuteronomy 29:8
French (La Bible expliquée)
C'est pourquoi vous devez veiller à mettre en pratique les dispositions de l'alliance que Dieu a conclue avec vous. Ainsi vous réussirez dans tout ce que vous entreprendrez. L'énumération des v. 9-10 souligne le caractère englobant de l'alliance: toutes les classes sociales sont concernées. Les v. 13-14 affirment sa permanence: ce ne sont pas seulement les personnes présentes au moment de sa conclusion, mais tous leurs descendants, qui deviennent partenaires de Dieu. L'alliance est une réalité toujours actuelle qui concerne chaque génération du peuple de Dieu.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that the land of the Amorites was taken by the Israelites and given to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh as their inheritance. Moses is recounting the history of the Israelites to the next generation, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promise to give them land.
Explained for Children
Imagine you and your friends got a big new playground, and you decided to give parts of it to your best friends as a special gift. That's kind of what happened here. God gave the Israelites a new land, and they shared parts of it with the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh.
Historical Background
This passage comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written by Moses around 1400-1200 BCE. It was addressed to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land. At this time, Moses was reviewing the covenant with God and the laws that the Israelites needed to follow.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can think about sharing what we have with others, especially those who might need it more. For example, if you have extra school supplies, you could share them with a friend who doesn't have enough.
Topics
inheritancepromiselandsharingcovenanttribes
Related Verses
Joshua 13:8-12Numbers 32:1-5Joshua 13:24-28Joshua 17:1-13Joshua 13:33
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Reubenites, Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh?
These were tribes of Israel. Reuben and Gad were full tribes, and Manasseh was divided into two parts, with one part receiving land east of the Jordan River.
Why did Moses give them this land?
Moses gave them this land because they had fulfilled their promise to help the other tribes conquer the land west of the Jordan River.
What does this verse tell us about God's promise?
It shows that God kept His promise to give the Israelites the land He had promised, fulfilling His covenant with them.
How does this verse relate to sharing?
The verse illustrates the concept of sharing and giving to others, especially when they have a rightful claim or need.