German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)
Und ich sah es leuchten wie Glanzerz von dem an, was wie seine Hüften aussah, nach oben hin; und von dem an, was wie seine Hüften aussah, nach unten zu hatte ich einen Anblick wie von Feuer. Und rings um ihn her war Glanz:
Was bedeutet das?
Ezekiel describes a vision where he sees a figure with a bright, fiery appearance from the waist up and down. The brightness around this figure is compared to amber, a yellowish-brown fossilized resin. This vision represents a divine presence that Ezekiel encounters.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine you see a superhero with a glowing belt. Above and below the belt, the superhero is surrounded by a warm, bright light, like a shiny rock called amber. This superhero represents someone very special and powerful.
Historischer Hintergrund
Ezekiel, a prophet living in exile, wrote this vision around 593 BCE. The vision was meant to reassure the exiled Jews of God's presence and power, emphasizing divine judgment and hope.
Anwendung für heute
This verse can remind us of the powerful presence of God in our lives, even in difficult times. Just like Ezekiel saw a bright, powerful figure, we can trust in God's guiding light during challenges.