God Gives the Holy Land to Israel (5:21 – 5:23)
Quran Talk Blog · Article · September 28, 2015
God Gives the Holy Land to Israel
5:21 “O my people, enter the holy land that GOD has decreed for you, and do not rebel, lest you become losers.”
5:22 They said, “O Moses, there are powerful people in it, and we will not enter it, unless they get out of it. If they get out, we are entering.”
5:23 Two men who were reverent and blessed by GOD said, “Just enter the gate. If you just enter it, you will surely prevail. You must trust in GOD, if you are believers.”
Lack of Confidence in God: They Refuse to Enter Jerusalem
Recall that we said, “Enter this town, where you will find as many provisions as you like. Just enter the gate humbly, and treat the people nicely. We will then forgive your sins, and increase the reward for the pious.”