Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Herren Gud sier derfor: «Fordi dere har spredd tomhet og spådd løgn, skal Jeg komme over dere. Jeg vil straffe dere, for dere skal ikke være blant dem som gir folket Mitt råd. Dere skal ikke regnes blant Israels folk. Dere skal heller ikke få komme inn i Israels land. Dere skal forstå og kjenne at Jeg er Herren Gud. For de har virkelig ledet folket Mitt vill. De har sagt: ‘Freden skal hvile over oss!’ selv om det ikke er noen fred. Det de sier, høres pent ut, men det tåler ikke å bli prøvd. Det er som en murer som hvitkalker muren din, og så kommer et voldsomt regnskyll, og hagl faller som stein. Vinden blåser og stormen river den ned. Ganske riktig, når muren har falt, er det ingen som spør etter hvitfargen eller kalken. Om muren var fin i det ytre, er ikke interessant.»
What Does This Mean?
God is speaking to people who have been lying and spreading false messages. He says He is against them because of their dishonesty and deception.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend told everyone that you promised a big party but you never did. God is saying He doesn't like when people say things that aren't true, like your friend did in this case.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. Ezekiel was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon and warning them about false prophets spreading lies.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, think of a situation where a friend spreads rumors about you to others. This verse reminds us that dishonesty has consequences, and it's important to be truthful and avoid spreading misinformation.
The false prophets were individuals who claimed to speak on God's behalf but gave false messages of peace and prosperity, misleading the people during a time of exile.
What are the consequences of spreading lies?
As seen in Ezekiel 13:8, the consequences can be severe, including divine judgment and a lack of trust from others.
How can we avoid being deceived by false messages?
By staying grounded in the truth of God's Word and seeking wisdom to discern between truth and falsehood.
How does this verse apply to social media?
This verse reminds us to be careful about sharing and believing information on social media, ensuring it's truthful and not misleading others.