à cause de cela, je suis vivant, dit le Seigneur, l'Éternel, que j'agirai selon ta colère et selon ta jalousie, comme tu as agi à cause de ta haine contre eux; et je me ferai connaître parmi eux, quand je t'aurai jugé.
Que signifie ce verset ?
In this verse, God is speaking and promises to act according to the anger and envy of Edom, a neighboring country that has been hostile towards Israel. God will use this situation to reveal His power and justice among the people.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you have a friend who is always mean to you. God says, 'I will handle it like this friend wants, but in the end, everyone will see how fair and powerful I am.'
Contexte historique
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 600-500 BCE. He was speaking to the people of Israel and their enemies, particularly Edom, who had shown hatred and envy towards Israel.
Application pour aujourd'hui
This verse can remind us that God will bring justice and reveal His power in situations where others act out of anger and envy. We can trust that God will handle our conflicts in a way that brings about His glory.