oleh sebab itu katakanlah: Beginilah firman Tuhan ALLAH: Aku akan menghimpunkan kamu dari bangsa-bangsa dan mengumpulkan kamu dari negeri-negeri di mana kamu berserak, dan Aku akan memberikan kamu tanah Israel.
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This verse says that God will bring the people back from where they have been scattered and give them the land of Israel. God is speaking and promises to gather his people.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you have a bunch of marbles that got scattered all over your room. This verse is like God saying he will pick up all the marbles and put them back in your favorite toy box, which is like the land of Israel.
Latar belakang sejarah
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BCE. The audience was the exiled Israelites who were in various foreign lands, and the cultural setting was one of despair and loss of homeland.
Penerapan hari ini
Today, this verse can apply to someone who has felt lost or scattered in their life, like after a big move or a difficult time. It encourages them to trust in God’s promise to gather and restore them.