Ezekiel 33:21

Spanish RVA 1989

Aconteció en el quinto día del mes décimo del año 12 de nuestra cautividad que uno que había escapado de Jerusalén vino a mí para decir: "La ciudad ha sido tomada."

¿Qué significa esto?

Ezekiel received news from someone who escaped Jerusalem. The news was that the city had been attacked and conquered. This happened during the captivity of the Israelites.

Explicado para niños

Imagine you're playing a game and you hear a friend who ran away from a big mess say, 'The playground is broken!' That's like what happened here. Someone came to Ezekiel and said their city was destroyed.

Contexto histórico

Ezekiel wrote this during his exile in Babylon. He was a prophet who received messages from God to share with the Israelites. The Israelites were living in captivity, having been taken from their homeland by the Babylonians.

Aplicación para hoy

When you get news about something bad that happened to someone you care about, it can be very hard. This verse reminds us that even in difficult times, we can find support and hope through faith.

Temas

• faith
• hope
• exile
• prophets
• captivity
• God's messages

Versículos relacionados

• 2 Kings 25:1-4
• Jeremiah 39:1-3
• Ezekiel 24:25-27
• Matthew 24:2
• Luke 21:20

Preguntas frecuentes

What does this verse tell us about the time period?

This verse tells us that it was during a time of captivity, specifically the twelfth year of the Babylonian captivity, and gives us a specific date when the news came to Ezekiel.

Who is the messenger in this verse?

The messenger is someone who had escaped from Jerusalem. This person brought news to Ezekiel about what happened to the city.

How does this verse relate to the theme of hope?

While the news itself is distressing, the fact that a message was sent and received means that communication was still possible, which could be seen as a glimmer of hope amidst the despair.

What can we learn about Ezekiel's role from this verse?

Ezekiel was a prophet who was receiving information from various sources, including from someone who had escaped Jerusalem. This shows his active role in receiving and possibly sharing information with the Israelites during their exile.