Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Herren kom igjen til meg og sa: «Esekiel, du menneskesønn, når et land synder mot Meg ved stadig å handle på tvers av Min vilje, da skal Jeg rekke hånden ut mot det. Jeg skal ødelegge brødforsyningene deres, sende hungersnød over dem og utrydde både mennesker og dyr fra det. Selv om Noah, Daniel og Job hadde vært midt iblant dem, skulle de ikke kunne ha reddet dem. De ville bare kunne redde sitt eget liv med gudstroen sin.
What Does This Mean?
This verse introduces a new message from God to Ezekiel. God is speaking, and the key message is that He is about to share important information with Ezekiel.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game and suddenly your friend whispers a secret in your ear. That's kind of what's happening here, but God is whispering a big, important message to Ezekiel.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this book around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the people of Israel who were in exile in Babylon, and he was conveying messages directly from God to help them understand their situation and God's plans.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, imagine receiving a direct message from your boss about an upcoming project. Just like how Ezekiel was about to hear an important message, we should be attentive to important information when it comes our way.