Ezekiel 4:9

Persian Dari Bible - Afgan Dialect - Version Good News for a New Age (GNN) == 2007

جیرۀ غذایت روزانه یک پاو است و باید در وقت معین صرف شود.

What Does This Mean?

Ezekiel is told to mix different grains and legumes to make bread for 390 days, representing a period of suffering. God is speaking to Ezekiel, using this as a symbolic act to show the coming hardships.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your parents asked you to make a special sandwich with different breads and vegetables for 390 days. This is like what God asked Ezekiel to do, but with bread, to show people about hard times coming.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this in the 6th century BCE while in exile in Babylon. He is conveying a message to the people of Israel about impending judgment and suffering, reflecting the cultural and religious setting of the time.

Living It Out Today

Imagine a situation where you might need to endure a long period of hardship, like a difficult job or a family crisis. This verse can remind us to be prepared and understand that we might need to endure for a long time, just as Ezekiel was to eat this special bread.

Topics

• suffering
• perseverance
• prophecy
• judgment
• symbolism
• preparation

Related Verses

• Leviticus 26:14-39
• Jeremiah 24:1-10
• Matthew 24:4-13
• Daniel 9:24-27
• Hosea 9:1-7

Recommended Reading

Commentary Ezekiel Commentaries → Get This Bible GNN Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God ask Ezekiel to make this special bread?

God asked Ezekiel to make this special bread to symbolize the suffering and hardship that would come upon the people of Israel, using Ezekiel's actions to convey a powerful message.

What do the grains and legumes in Ezekiel 4:9 represent?

The grains and legumes represent the diverse resources and sustenance that would be available, yet limited, during the hardship. This mixture symbolizes the struggle and scarcity the people would face.

How long was Ezekiel to make and eat this bread?

Ezekiel was instructed to make and eat this special bread for 390 days, which symbolized the length of the hardship and judgment to come.

What can we learn from Ezekiel's act of making bread?

We can learn about perseverance and preparation. Ezekiel's act reminds us that we might need to endure hardships for a long time and be prepared for whatever comes our way.