Et je séparerai d'avec vous les rebelles et ceux qui se sont détachés de moi. Je les ferai sortir des pays où ils sont étrangers, mais ils ne viendront pas à la terre d'Israël, et vous saurez que je suis l'Eternel.
Que signifie ce verset ?
This verse says that God will remove the rebels and those who disobey him from among the people. These rebels will not enter the land of Israel. God says this to show his authority and that he is the Lord.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you have a group of friends, and some of them don't follow the rules of your game. God is like the leader of a big game, and he says he will take away those who don't follow the rules and won't let them play in the special playground called Israel.
Contexte historique
Ezekiel wrote this around 593-571 BCE, when the Israelites were in exile in Babylon. God was speaking to Ezekiel, who then conveyed this message to the people of Israel, emphasizing their need for obedience and purification.
Application pour aujourd'hui
In a modern scenario, this can be seen as a reminder for a community or organization to remove those who consistently disrupt the harmony and refuse to follow the guidelines, ensuring the group's integrity and purpose.