Ik zal ze ophalen uit de volken en ze verzamelen uit de landen en ze in hun land brengen. Ik zal ze weiden op de bergen van Israël, langs de beken en in de bewoonbare streken van het land.
Wat betekent dit?
This verse is God speaking, promising to bring the Israelites back from other countries where they were scattered. He will gather them to their homeland and take care of them, feeding them in good places in Israel.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and your mom is looking for you. She finds you and brings you back home, where she takes care of you and gives you yummy food. That's what God is promising to do for the Israelites.
Historische achtergrond
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites, who were in exile in Babylon. God was promising to restore them to their homeland and take care of them.
Toepassing voor vandaag
Think about a family who had to leave their home due to a disaster but eventually found a way back. This verse reminds us that God promises to bring His people back and care for them, even after difficult times.