Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Videre sier Herren: «Jeg skal føre dere ut av byens midte og overgi dere i hendene på fremmede. Jeg skal felle dommer over dere. Derfor skal dere bli drept ved sverd. Ved Israels grense skal Jeg dømme dere. Da skal dere kjenne at Jeg er Herren. Dere skal ikke være som kjøttet i gryten – Jerusalem. Dere skal dømmes ved Israels grense. Dere skal kjenne at jeg er Herren. For dere har ikke levd etter Mine lover eller fulgt opp Mine dommer. I stedet har dere levd som mennesker som ikke kjenner Meg og dere har fulgt deres skikker.»
What Does This Mean?
In Ezekiel 11:9, God is speaking and promises to rescue the people from their current situation but then hand them over to foreigners. He will also judge them for their actions. This shows both God's protective nature and His justice.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing in a park and you get stuck in a sandbox. Your mom comes and pulls you out, but then she asks a friend to watch you while she cleans up. This is kind of like what God is doing here, helping the people but also giving them a lesson.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. It was addressed to the Jewish exiles living in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of exile and hardship, with people questioning God's protection and justice.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this can apply to someone who feels trapped in a bad situation. God may first rescue them, but then place them in a new environment where they learn important lessons about their choices and actions.