German SCH2000 Schlachter 2000 (Die Bibel (Schlachter 2000))
Denn jedermann vom Haus Israel oder von den Fremdlingen, die unter Israel wohnen, der sich von mir abkehrt und seine Götzen in sein Herz schließt und den Anstoß zu seiner Missetat vor sein Angesicht stellt und [dennoch] zu dem Propheten kommt, um mich durch ihn zu befragen, dem will ich, der Herr, selbst antworten.
Was bedeutet das?
This verse from Ezekiel says that God will answer those who turn away from Him, worship idols, and still ask for His guidance. God speaks directly to these people, indicating He is aware of their actions and choices. The key message is that God knows everything about us, even when we do wrong.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you have a best friend, but you keep playing with a toy that makes your friend sad. Even if you ask your friend for help, they still know you're playing with that toy. God is like that best friend, and He knows when we do things that make Him sad.
Historischer Hintergrund
Ezekiel was a prophet who wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BCE. The verse is directed at the Israelites and foreigners living among them, addressing their practices of idol worship and seeking guidance from false prophets.
Anwendung für heute
A modern scenario could involve someone who knows they have a bad habit, like excessive social media use, but still asks God for help in their life. God knows about this habit and will answer them directly, reminding us that He sees all our actions.