Ezekiel 38:23

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Und ich will mich groß und heilig erweisen und mich kund machen vor den Augen vieler Völker, damit sie erkennen, daß ich Jahwe bin.

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse, God is speaking and saying that He will show His greatness and holiness to many nations. He wants everyone to know that He is the Lord, the one true God.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine if you were playing a game, and you did something so amazing that everyone in the room stopped to watch you. That's what God is saying here. He wants to do something so amazing that everyone will know He's the one true God.

Historischer Hintergrund

This verse is from the book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. It was addressed to the exiled Israelites, warning them of the coming invasion by Gog and Magog, and promising divine intervention to protect them.

Anwendung für heute

Imagine a situation where a community faces a crisis. God's promise to magnify Himself and be known means that in times of crisis, He often reveals His power and presence, giving people a clearer understanding of His sovereignty.

Themen

• divine intervention
• God's sovereignty
• holiness
• revelation
• salvation history
• promise

Verwandte Verse

• Exodus 34:5-6
• Psalm 106:7-8
• Isaiah 43:1-3
• Romans 9:17
• 2 Thessalonians 1:9-10

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Häufige Fragen

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 38:23?

God is speaking directly to the nations through the prophet Ezekiel, emphasizing His role as the supreme ruler and judge.

How does God magnify Himself?

God magnifies Himself by demonstrating His power and holiness, often through significant events that reveal His sovereignty over all creation.

What does it mean for God to be known?

For God to be known means that people come to understand and recognize His authority and attributes, acknowledging Him as the one true God.

How does this verse relate to the theme of divine intervention?

This verse relates to divine intervention by showing God's promise to act powerfully in the world, ensuring that His presence and authority are acknowledged by all.