Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Så løftet Ånden meg opp og førte meg til den østre porten av Herrens hus. Der ved portens dør var det 25 menn. Midt iblant dem så jeg Ja’asanja, Assurs sønn, og Pelatja, Beinajas sønn. De var ledere for folket. Ånden sa til meg: «Esekiel, dette er de mennene som planlegger syndene og som gir onde råd i denne byen. De sier: ‘Nå er det ikke tid for å bygge hus. Dere er trygge nok som dere er, så lenge dere er inne i byen. Dere er som kjøttet som blir beskyttet oppi gryten, der gryten er et bilde på byen’ Disse mennene ba profetene om å bekrefte deres ord ved å komme med profetier.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, the spirit lifts Ezekiel up and brings him to the east gate of the Lord's house. There he sees twenty-five men, including Jaazaniah and Pelatiah, who are important leaders in the community.
Explained for Children
Imagine you are playing with your toys and suddenly a magical wind lifts you up and takes you to the playground. There, you see a group of your friends, including your favorite playmates. This is kind of what happened to Ezekiel, but instead of a playground, he was taken to a special place called the Lord's house.
Historical Background
Ezekiel wrote this verse around 593 BCE, during his prophetic ministry to the Israelites who were exiled in Babylon. The Lord's house refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was significant to the Jewish people as a place of worship and connection with God.
Living It Out Today
Today, when we face difficult situations, we can look to leaders in our community for guidance. Just as Ezekiel encountered influential men at the temple, we can find support and direction from those around us who have a positive influence.