Dutch 1939 (De Heilige Schrift, Petrus Canisiusvertaling, 1939)
Maar zij ging in haar ontucht nog verder, toen ze mannen op de wand gegrift zag: afbeeldingen van Chaldeën met menie getekend,
Wat betekent dit?
This verse describes a woman who saw images of Chaldeans painted on a wall and was drawn to them. Ezekiel is the speaker, and he uses this metaphor to highlight how Israel was influenced by foreign cultures and practices.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you see a pretty picture of something you shouldn't like, and it makes you want to do something you know isn't right. That's what happened here, but with a whole country!
Historische achtergrond
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this in the 6th century BCE to the exiled Israelites. He used metaphors to criticize Israel's and Judah's infidelity to God by following foreign practices and religions.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In today's world, it's like being influenced by media to engage in behaviors or beliefs that go against your values. It's important to be mindful of external influences and stay true to your core beliefs.