Ezekiel 29:15

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

En het zal nederiger zijn dan de andere koninkrijken, en zich niet meer verheffen boven de heidenen; want Ik zal hen verminderen, dat zij niet zullen heersen over de heidenen.

Wat betekent dit?

In this verse from Ezekiel, God is speaking and says that Egypt will be the lowest of all kingdoms and will not be able to dominate other nations again. God will make sure Egypt remains small and powerless over others.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine a bully at school who always takes lunch money from other kids. One day, the teachers decide this bully will no longer be allowed to take anything from anyone, and they'll make sure the bully stays in a corner, playing alone. That's what God is saying about Egypt in this verse.

Historische achtergrond

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this verse around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the people of Israel and the surrounding nations, warning them of the consequences of their actions. This verse reflects the political turmoil and power struggles of the time, especially concerning Egypt's dominance.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Today, this verse can remind us that no one should dominate others. In a workplace, for instance, it encourages us to treat everyone equally and avoid using power to control or harm others.

Onderwerpen

• power
• humility
• justice
• domination
• God's sovereignty
• Egypt

Gerelateerde verzen

• Jeremiah 46:19
• Ezekiel 30:10
• Isaiah 19:1
• Matthew 24:7
• Daniel 11:42

Veelgestelde vragen

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 29:15?

God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel to warn about the future of Egypt.

What is the main message of this verse?

The main message is about God's promise to diminish Egypt's power and prevent it from dominating other nations.

How can we apply this verse to modern times?

We can apply this verse by ensuring that no one misuses power to control or harm others and by promoting fairness and equality.

What other verses can I read to understand this better?

You can read Jeremiah 46:19, Ezekiel 30:10, Isaiah 19:1, Matthew 24:7, and Daniel 11:42 to get more context and understanding.