Nĩ gũkorũo mũndũ o wothe wa nyũmba ya Isiraeli, o na wa ageni arĩa magenete ũgeni kũu Isiraeli, ũkeyamũra athenge harĩ niĩ, na acoke kwĩrirĩria mĩhianano ya kũhoyũo na ngoro yake, na ningĩ aroranie na maũndũ ma waganu wake, o macio mamũhĩngithagia-rĩ, ũcio angĩgacoka gũthiĩ he mũnabii nĩ getha atuĩrie ũhoro wakwa kũrĩ we, niĩ Jehova, niĩ mwene, nĩ niĩ ngamũcokeria ũhoro.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Ezekiel says that God will answer those who turn away from Him, worship idols, and still ask for His guidance. God speaks directly to these people, indicating He is aware of their actions and choices. The key message is that God knows everything about us, even when we do wrong.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a best friend, but you keep playing with a toy that makes your friend sad. Even if you ask your friend for help, they still know you're playing with that toy. God is like that best friend, and He knows when we do things that make Him sad.
Historical Background
Ezekiel was a prophet who wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BCE. The verse is directed at the Israelites and foreigners living among them, addressing their practices of idol worship and seeking guidance from false prophets.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could involve someone who knows they have a bad habit, like excessive social media use, but still asks God for help in their life. God knows about this habit and will answer them directly, reminding us that He sees all our actions.