Ezekiel 21:5

French NEG79 1979 (Segond Nouvelle Edition de Genève 1979)

Je dis: Ah! Seigneur Eternel! Ils disent de moi: N'est-ce pas un faiseur de paraboles?

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel. He is saying that He has taken out His sword, which represents judgment, and it will not be put back until the purpose is fulfilled. This is a message of warning and judgment.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a toy sword, and when you take it out, you tell everyone you won't put it back until you've finished playing. That's what God is saying here. He's showing that He's serious about what He's about to do.

Contexte historique

Ezekiel was a prophet who lived around 600 BC. He was among the Jewish people who were exiled to Babylon. God used Ezekiel to warn both the Babylonians and the Israelites about the coming judgment.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Today, we might think about how we respond to warnings. If a traffic light is red, we stop. Similarly, God's warnings are serious and we should heed them seriously, not ignoring them.

Thèmes

• judgment
• warning
• God's power
• prophecy
• sword symbolism
• divine intervention

Versets liés

• Ezekiel 30:21
• Jeremiah 47:6
• Deuteronomy 32:41
• Psalms 78:65
• Revelation 19:15

Questions fréquentes

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 21:5?

God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel.

What does the 'sword' symbolize in this verse?

The 'sword' symbolizes judgment or punishment from God.

Why does God say the sword will not return?

God says the sword will not return to emphasize that the judgment will be complete and final.

How can this verse apply to my life today?

This verse can remind us to take God's warnings seriously and to reflect on our actions in light of His judgment.