Ieder van het huis van Israël en iedere vreemdeling die in Israël woont, die Mij verlaat, in zijn hart zijn walgelijke afgoden opstelt en zijn hoop vestigt op dat struikelblok dat hem tot zonde bracht, en dan naar de profeet komt om Mij door hem te raadplegen – Ik ben de Heer*** en Ik zal hem van antwoord dienen!
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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.
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.