Ezekiel 11:6

German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)

Ihrer viele habt ihr in dieser Stadt erschlagen und habt ihre Gassen mit Erschlagenen gefüllt.

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, accusing the leaders of Jerusalem of filling the city with violence and death. The message is clear: their actions have been harmful and destructive.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine if a playground was filled with mean kids who were always fighting and hurting others. That's what this verse is saying about the city. The leaders were like those mean kids, causing lots of fighting and sadness.

Historischer Hintergrund

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE while in exile in Babylon. He was addressing the leaders of Jerusalem who were responsible for much of the violence and injustice in the city.

Anwendung für heute

Today, if someone is seeing their community being hurt by leaders who are making bad choices, they can apply this verse by working to change those leaders or find ways to protect and help their community.

Themen

• justice
• leadership
• sin
• consequences
• violence
• prophets

Verwandte Verse

• Ezekiel 5:11
• Jeremiah 22:17
• Psalms 74:10
• Matthew 23:37
• Revelation 18:24

Häufige Fragen

Who is being addressed in Ezekiel 11:6?

The leaders of Jerusalem are being addressed. They are being accused of causing violence and death within the city.

What does this verse tell us about God's view on violence?

God sees violence as a serious offense and holds leaders accountable for the harm they cause, showing His concern for justice and peace.

How can this verse be used in a community facing violence?

It can remind community members of the importance of holding leaders accountable for their actions and working to promote peace and justice.

What can we learn about leadership from Ezekiel 11:6?

Leaders have a responsibility to protect and care for their communities, and they will be held accountable for any harm they cause or allow to happen.