Darum schwöre ich, Gott, der Herr, so wahr ich lebe: Alles, was ihr in eurem grenzenlosen Hass und Neid den Israeliten angetan habt, wird nun euch selbst treffen! Voller Zorn habt ihr ihnen großen Schaden zugefügt. Darum werde ich mein Strafgericht über euch hereinbrechen lassen und mich so meinem Volk zu erkennen geben.
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse, God is speaking and promises to act according to the anger and envy of Edom, a neighboring country that has been hostile towards Israel. God will use this situation to reveal His power and justice among the people.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a friend who is always mean to you. God says, 'I will handle it like this friend wants, but in the end, everyone will see how fair and powerful I am.'
Historischer Hintergrund
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 600-500 BCE. He was speaking to the people of Israel and their enemies, particularly Edom, who had shown hatred and envy towards Israel.
Anwendung für heute
This verse can remind us that God will bring justice and reveal His power in situations where others act out of anger and envy. We can trust that God will handle our conflicts in a way that brings about His glory.