Ezekiel 11:9

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

Je vous ferai sortir du milieu d'elle, je vous livrerai entre les mains des étrangers et je mettrai mes jugements en œuvre contre vous.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In Ezekiel 11:9, God is speaking and promises to rescue the people from their current situation but then hand them over to foreigners. He will also judge them for their actions. This shows both God's protective nature and His justice.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you're playing in a park and you get stuck in a sandbox. Your mom comes and pulls you out, but then she asks a friend to watch you while she cleans up. This is kind of like what God is doing here, helping the people but also giving them a lesson.

Contexte historique

This verse is part of the book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. It was addressed to the Jewish exiles living in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of exile and hardship, with people questioning God's protection and justice.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In modern life, this can apply to someone who feels trapped in a bad situation. God may first rescue them, but then place them in a new environment where they learn important lessons about their choices and actions.

Thèmes

• justice
• rescue
• foreigners
• judgment
• exile
• protection

Versets liés

• Exodus 20:5
• Deuteronomy 32:35
• Jeremiah 25:14
• Luke 21:24
• Romans 12:19

Questions fréquentes

Who is the 'you' in Ezekiel 11:9?

The 'you' refers to the people of Israel, specifically those who had been exiled to Babylon.

What does it mean to deliver someone to strangers?

In this context, it means God is giving the Israelites over to foreign rulers as a form of judgment and to teach them a lesson.

How does this verse connect to the concept of judgment?

This verse demonstrates God's role in judging His people for their sins, which includes both rescuing and disciplining them.

What can we learn about God's character from this verse?

We can see God's protective nature in rescuing His people and His just character in executing judgment for their actions.