Oleh karena itu katakanlah kepada mereka: Beginilah firman Tuhan ALLAH: Tidak satupun dari firman-Ku akan ditunda-tunda. Apa yang Kufirmankan akan terjadi, demikianlah firman Tuhan ALLAH."
Apa artinya?
This verse from Ezekiel says that God's words will not be delayed any longer. Instead, everything that God has said will come true. God is speaking directly here, emphasizing the certainty of His promises.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine you promised your friend that you would play together tomorrow. Now, you're saying, 'I won't wait any longer, and I'll definitely keep my promise to play with you tomorrow.' That's what God is saying here, but about all the things He promised.
Latar belakang sejarah
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. It was during the time when many Jews were in exile in Babylon. The audience was the exiled community, and the cultural setting reflected the struggle of maintaining faith amidst hardship.
Penerapan hari ini
Imagine a scenario where someone at work promises to deliver a project by a certain date. If they keep saying it will be done but then keep delaying, it can cause frustration. This verse reminds us to keep our promises and not prolong the fulfillment of them.