Verbeel jou! Ek is jou God, en Ek gee vir jou die beste om te eet. En wat Ek vir jou gee, gaan offer jy toe vir afgode, dooie beelde wat niks vir jou kan doen nie. Ja, dít is die slegte dinge wat jy aangevang het,” sê die Here, Esegiël se God.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to Jerusalem, saying that He provided all the good things like fine flour, oil, and honey to feed them, but they used these gifts to worship other gods instead. This shows God's disappointment.
Explained for Children
Imagine your mom gave you a yummy sandwich, but instead of eating it, you used it to make a silly face for your toys. That's kind of what Jerusalem did with God's gifts. God gave them good things, but they used them to worship other gods instead.
Historical Background
Ezekiel wrote this around 593-571 BCE, while in exile in Babylon. He was speaking to the people of Jerusalem who had forgotten God and started worshiping other gods, showing how they misused the gifts God had provided.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might think about how we use the gifts and resources God has given us. Are we using them to honor God, or are we using them for other things that take away from our relationship with Him? This could be our time, money, or talents.