so weissage nun und sprich: So spricht Gott, der HERR: Darum, ja, darum, weil man euch verwüstet und von allen Seiten nach euch geschnappt hat, so daß ihr den übrigen Völkern zum Erbteil geworden seid, und weil ihr ins Gerede der Zungen gekommen und zum Gespött geworden seid,
Was bedeutet das?
God tells Ezekiel to prophesy that because others have harmed Israel, making it seem like a possession for other nations, Israel has become a subject of ridicule and shame. God is speaking through Ezekiel to address the suffering of Israel.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if your toys were taken and people made fun of you for it. God is saying that even though others have taken and mocked Israel, he still loves them and will help them.
Historischer Hintergrund
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites who were exiled in Babylon. At that time, Israel had been conquered and was a subject of ridicule among other nations.
Anwendung für heute
This verse reminds us that when we face ridicule or loss, God sees and cares about our suffering. For example, if a person is bullied at school, they can know that God sees their pain and will bring healing and justice.