An daŋ ate donyo, ate neno gin ame tye kuno, ate nwoŋo cal apapat tye ogoo i kor apama kunu, ame oromo kor apama luŋ. Cal i kor apama-nono onwoŋo tye iye cal twole apapat kede leyi mogo ame okwero, kede cal jogi mogo ame rik jo Icrael woro.
What Does This Mean?
Ezekiel saw various idols and abominable creatures depicted on the walls of the temple. These images were considered idolatrous and offensive to God. The key message is about the seriousness of idol worship and its consequences.
Explained for Children
Imagine walking into a room and seeing lots of pictures on the walls that are not nice and are not meant to be there. Ezekiel saw this in a very important place, and it made God very sad.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile. He was communicating to the Jews in exile, warning them about the idolatrous practices they had fallen into, which were common in the religious practices of the time.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might see this as a warning about allowing harmful influences in our lives, like unhealthy media or bad habits, which can lead us away from God’s path.