Deuteronomy 1:35

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

‘Aucun des hommes de cette génération méchante ne verra le bon pays que j'ai juré de donner à vos ancêtres,

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking and declares that the Israelites, who are described as an 'evil generation', will not enter the promised land that God had promised to their ancestors. This is a direct consequence of their disobedience and lack of faith.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends were promised a big ice cream party if you cleaned your room, but then you didn't do what you were supposed to. God is saying that because the Israelites didn't do what He asked, they won't get the big prize He promised.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Deuteronomy, which was written by Moses around 1250 BC. It was spoken to the Israelites just before they were to enter the promised land, but Moses was reminding them of their previous failures and the consequences of those failures.

Living It Out Today

A concrete example today might be a parent promising a trip to the amusement park if the children clean up their rooms. If the children don't do their part, they miss out on the reward. This teaches us that our actions have consequences.

Topics

• promise
• disobedience
• consequences
• faith
• reward
• punishment

Related Verses

• Numbers 14:22-23
• Joshua 5:6
• Psalm 95:10-11
• Hebrews 3:16-19
• Matthew 24:45-51

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the promised land?

The promised land was the land of Canaan, which God promised to give to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as their inheritance.

Why did God not allow the Israelites to enter the promised land?

God did not allow the Israelites to enter the promised land because they lacked faith and disobeyed Him, which were critical tests of their trust in Him.

How does this verse relate to our daily lives?

This verse teaches us that our actions have consequences and that we must trust and obey God to receive the blessings He has promised.

What can we learn about God from this verse?

From this verse, we can learn that God is faithful to His promises but also just in enforcing the consequences of disobedience.