Und alle, die sich empört und mit mir gebrochen haben, werde ich von euch trennen. Ich werde sie zwar aus dem Land herausführen, in dem sie als Fremde gelebt haben, aber den Boden Israels werden sie nicht betreten. Dann werdet ihr erkennen, dass ich bin, der ich bin – Jahwe!
Was bedeutet das?
This verse says that God will remove the rebels and those who disobey him from among the people. These rebels will not enter the land of Israel. God says this to show his authority and that he is the Lord.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a group of friends, and some of them don't follow the rules of your game. God is like the leader of a big game, and he says he will take away those who don't follow the rules and won't let them play in the special playground called Israel.
Historischer Hintergrund
Ezekiel wrote this around 593-571 BCE, when the Israelites were in exile in Babylon. God was speaking to Ezekiel, who then conveyed this message to the people of Israel, emphasizing their need for obedience and purification.
Anwendung für heute
In a modern scenario, this can be seen as a reminder for a community or organization to remove those who consistently disrupt the harmony and refuse to follow the guidelines, ensuring the group's integrity and purpose.