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In zijn rechterhand zal hij het lot van ‘Jeruzalem’ hebben om er stormrammen op te stellen, om zijn mond vol moordkreten open te sperren, om zijn stem met strijd kreten te verheffen, om stormrammen tegen de poorten op te stellen, om een wal op te werpen, om een schans te bouwen.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse says that God will completely change something, and it won't be the same until the rightful owner comes and takes it. The speaker is God, and the key message is about a promised restoration and rightful ownership.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a toy that someone took from you and changed it a lot. God is saying he will make big changes until the right person comes and gets the toy back.
Historische achtergrond
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites who were about to be exiled from their land. The context is one of judgment and promised restoration by God.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In modern times, this verse can apply to someone waiting for justice or restoration in a situation they don't control. For example, a community waiting for the return of land rights.