Mereka akan menghibur kamu, kalau kamu melihat tingkah lakunya, dan kamu akan mengetahui bahwa bukan tanpa alasan Kuperbuat segala sesuatu yang Kuperbuat atas Yerusalem, demikianlah firman Tuhan ALLAH."
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This verse tells us that after seeing the actions and deeds of others, we will be comforted and understand that God's actions are not done without purpose. God is speaking here, reassuring that there is a reason behind His actions.
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Imagine you're feeling sad because of something that happened. Then you see how your friends handle tough times and you feel better because you understand why things happened the way they did. God is saying that when you see how others act, you'll understand that He does things for good reasons.
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Ezekiel wrote this prophecy around 593-571 BC. The audience was Israelites who were exiled to Babylon. The cultural setting was one of despair and questioning God's purpose.
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Imagine you've lost your job, and you feel hopeless. But then you see a friend who lost their job and started a successful business. This verse reminds you that God's plans, though sometimes hard to understand, have a purpose.