German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)
Denn so spricht der Herr Jahwe: nach Ablauf von vierzig Jahren werde ich die Ägypter wiederum sammeln aus den Völkern, unter die sie zerstreut wurden,
Was bedeutet das?
This verse says that after forty years, God will bring the Egyptians back from where they were scattered. God is speaking and promises to gather His people again after a long period of time.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if all the kids from your school were spread out to different schools, and then after a long time, they all came back to your school again. That's what God is promising for the Egyptians after 40 years.
Historischer Hintergrund
Ezekiel wrote this verse around 593-571 BC, during a time when the Egyptians were scattered due to conflicts and conquests. The message was directed to the people of Judah who were in exile, providing hope for a future restoration.
Anwendung für heute
In a modern scenario, a community that was displaced due to a natural disaster could find hope in this verse, looking forward to the day when they can return to their homes after a difficult period.