Ezekiel 16:61

Armenian Eastern Bible 1994

Յիշելու եմ նաեւ քո ընթացած ճանապարհը, եւ դու ամօթահար ես լինելու, երբ միտքդ բերես քոյրերիդ՝ աւագներին ու

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking to Israel (personified as a woman) and promises that she will remember her past wrongdoings and feel ashamed when she welcomes her sisters, Sodom and Samaria, as part of her family. This reconciliation will not be based on the original covenant.

Explained for Children

Imagine you did something you're not proud of, and then you meet up with some old friends who also made mistakes. You feel a bit embarrassed but happy to see them. That's what's happening here, but with big groups of people instead of just friends.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. He was addressing the Israelites who were living in exile and reminding them of their past sins and the consequences of those actions.

Living It Out Today

Today, this can apply to someone who has made mistakes in the past and is now in a position to forgive others who have also made mistakes. It's a reminder to acknowledge past wrongs and to move forward with grace.

Topics

• forgiveness
• reconciliation
• covenant
• remembrance
• shame
• past mistakes

Related Verses

• Genesis 19:24-25
• Ezekiel 16:45-46
• Ezekiel 23:45-49
• 2 Chronicles 7:19-22
• Matthew 23:15

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 16:61?

God is speaking to Israel, addressing her as if she were a woman who had forgotten her past.

What does it mean to be ashamed in this context?

Feeling ashamed here means that Israel will recognize her past sins and the consequences they brought, leading to a moment of self-reflection and regret.

How does this verse relate to the concept of forgiveness?

This verse shows that God offers forgiveness and reconciliation, even to those who have been unfaithful in the past, but it comes with the understanding of past mistakes.

What is the significance of not receiving the sisters 'by thy covenant'?

It means that the new relationship with Sodom and Samaria will not be based on the original covenant God made with Israel, indicating a new, different kind of relationship.