Ezekiel 29:10
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Apa artinya?
In this verse, God is speaking and declaring His judgment against Egypt and its rivers. He says He will make the land completely empty and desolate from one end to the other.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
Imagine if a big, powerful person said, 'I'm going to clean out your whole toy box, from the top shelf to the bottom, and make it empty.' That's kind of what God is saying He will do to Egypt.
Latar belakang sejarah
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BC while in exile. God used Ezekiel to warn Egypt about impending judgment due to their pride and reliance on the Nile.
Penerapan hari ini
Just as God warned Egypt, He warns us today about the consequences of pride and the importance of relying on Him rather than our own resources.
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Pertanyaan umum
Why was God judging Egypt?
God was judging Egypt because of their pride and their reliance on their own resources, such as the Nile River, rather than on Him.
Does this verse have any relevance today?
Yes, this verse reminds us of the importance of humility and dependence on God, not just in ancient times but also today.
What does 'utterly waste and desolate' mean?
It means that the land would be completely destroyed and abandoned, with no life or activity.
How can we avoid God's judgment?
We can avoid God's judgment by turning to Him in humility, repenting of our sins, and trusting in His salvation.