Ezekiel 21:27

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

Ik zal die kroon omgekeerd, omgekeerd, omgekeerd stellen; ja, zij zal niet zijn, totdat hij kome, die daartoe recht heeft, en dien Ik dat geven zal.

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.

Onderwerpen

• restoration
• justice
• promises
• ownership
• waiting
• hope

Gerelateerde verzen

• Ezekiel 37:24-25
• Isaiah 11:10
• Luke 1:32
• Revelation 11:15
• Zechariah 9:9

Veelgestelde vragen

Who is the rightful owner mentioned in Ezekiel 21:27?

The rightful owner is typically interpreted as the Messiah, someone who will restore order and justice.

What does 'overturn, overturn, overturn' mean in Ezekiel 21:27?

This repetition emphasizes the complete and thorough change that will happen before the rightful owner comes.

How does this verse relate to God's promises?

It shows God's commitment to restore what is right and give back what belongs to the rightful owner, which is part of His promises to His people.

Can you give an example of how this verse has been applied in history?

During times of exile or oppression, like the Jewish diaspora, this verse has been a source of hope for restoration and return to rightful ownership.