Ezekiel 34:21

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse is about how leaders have mistreated their people, using their power to hurt and scatter those who are weak or sick. God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel to condemn this behavior.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a group of sheep and some of them are sick. If the sheep leaders push the sick ones away with their horns, it's like they're being mean. This verse is about leaders who did something like that to their people, and God is not happy about it.

Contexte historique

The prophet Ezekiel wrote this verse around 593 BCE during the Babylonian exile. He was speaking to the leaders of Israel who had treated their people poorly, using metaphors of sheep and shepherds to convey this message.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Today, this verse can be applied to leaders in any organization who use their power to hurt or neglect those who are already struggling. For instance, a manager who dismisses the concerns of a sick employee might be acting in a way that this verse condemns.

Thèmes

leadershipjusticecompassionoppressionGod's judgmentshepherd imagery

Versets liés

Psalm 78:70-71Isaiah 40:11John 10:11Matthew 25:31-46Jeremiah 23:1-4

Questions fréquentes

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 34:21?
God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel.
What does 'pushed all the diseased with your horns' mean?
This is a metaphor for leaders who use their power to hurt and neglect those who are weak or sick, like pushing sick sheep away with horns.
How does this verse apply to contemporary leaders?
It applies to any leader who neglects or mistreats the weak or struggling members of their community, reminding them of their responsibility to care for all members.
What does this verse say about God's view of leaders?
This verse shows that God expects leaders to care for the weak and vulnerable, and he will judge those who fail to do so.
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