Ezekiel 22:27

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

قَادَتُهَا فِي وَسَطِهَا مِثْلُ ذِئَابٍ تُمَزِّقُ فَرَائِسَهَا، فَيَسْفِكُونَ دَمًا وَيُنهُونَ حَيَاةَ أُنَاسٍ لِيُحَقِّقُوا أربَاحًا غَيْرَ شَرعِيَّةٍ.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse talks about how the leaders in Jerusalem are like wolves that are only interested in tearing things apart for their own gain. They are greedy and care little about the people they are supposed to protect. Ezekiel is the one speaking, and he is warning about the corruption and violence among the leaders.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine if the people in charge of your school were like big, hungry wolves who cared more about getting treats for themselves than making sure everyone was safe and happy. Ezekiel is telling a story to show how the leaders were being very mean and selfish.

السياق التاريخي

Ezekiel wrote this prophecy around 590 BC, addressing the people of Judah who were about to be exiled by the Babylonians. The verse reflects the corrupt leadership in Jerusalem, where leaders were more interested in personal gain than in justice and righteousness.

التطبيق اليوم

In today’s world, this could apply to any situation where leaders misuse their power for personal gain, such as a corrupt CEO embezzling money from their company or a politician accepting bribes. It’s a reminder to always be just and fair, and to hold those in power accountable.

المواضيع

• leadership
• justice
• corruption
• ethics
• prophets
• judgment

آيات ذات صلة

• Isaiah 1:23
• Jeremiah 5:26
• Matthew 20:25
• John 10:12
• 1 Peter 5:2

أسئلة شائعة

What does it mean that the princes are 'like wolves ravening the prey'?

It means the leaders are acting very aggressively and selfishly, like wolves who are hungry and only care about getting food for themselves, not about the well-being of others.

What kind of dishonest gain are the princes seeking?

The princes are seeking wealth and power through unfair and harmful means, such as taking advantage of the people they are supposed to protect.

How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel?

This verse fits into Ezekiel’s broader message of warning the people and leaders of Judah about their sinful ways and the consequences of their actions.

Why is Ezekiel pointing out these leaders' actions?

Ezekiel is warning the people about the corruption among their leaders to show the need for repentance and to prepare them for the consequences of their leaders' actions.