Maar ze waren koppig en ongehoorzaam. Ze wilden Mij niet gehoorzamen. Ze stopten niet met het doen van walgelijke dingen. En ze hielden niet op met het aanbidden van die walgelijke Egyptische goden. Daarom had Ik hen eigenlijk al in Egypte willen straffen.
Wat betekent dit?
In this verse, God is speaking and saying that the Israelites did not listen to Him and continued to worship false idols. This made God very angry, and He decided to pour out His fury on them in Egypt.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a friend who promised to play with you but kept playing with their toys instead. You got upset and said, 'I won’t play with you anymore.' That’s how God felt when the Israelites kept worshipping other gods instead of Him.
Historische achtergrond
The Book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel in the 6th century BCE. This verse was written during a time when the Israelites were in exile in Babylon, reflecting back on their time in Egypt and their disobedience.
Toepassing voor vandaag
When we continue to follow our own desires and ignore God’s commands, it can lead to negative consequences. Like a child who ignores their parent’s rules, we need to listen to God and follow His guidance.