so too ne jo apanee baahinon ka nyay kiya, is karan lajjait ho, kyonki too ne un se baddhkar gharanait pap kiae haain is karan ve tujh se kam doshaee ttharee haain. so too is bat se lajja kar aur lajatee rah, kyonaki too ne apanee bahinon ko kam doshaee ttharaya haai.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from God through the prophet Ezekiel. It addresses a city, representing people who have judged others harshly. God says they are actually worse in their sins and must accept their shame for being hypocritical.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're judging your friends for being messy, but your room is even messier. God is saying, 'You can't judge others when you're doing worse yourself. You need to admit your own mess and feel ashamed.'
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet in the Old Testament, wrote this around 600 BC to the Israelites in exile. God was using this message to show that the city of Jerusalem was worse in its sins than the cities of Samaria and Sodom, which they had judged.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can apply to someone who criticizes others for behaviors they themselves are guilty of. For example, if someone is quick to judge others for gossiping when they themselves do it more frequently, they should own up to their own faults.