Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Jeg skal dømme deg med dommen for kvinner som bryter ekteskap, og som myrder. Jeg er rasende og ivrig etter å få deg dømt. Jeg skal jammen gi deg over til elskerne dine, som nå er blitt dine fiender. De skal rive tilbedelsesplassene for avgudene og bryte ned offerhaugene dine. De skal ta av deg klærne, ta de vakre smykkene dine og etterlate deg naken og bar. De skal også føre en folkemengde opp mot deg, de skal steine deg og hogge deg ned med sverdene sine. De skal sette fyr på husene dine og felle dom over deg mens folkene rundt ser på. Det skal bli slutt på at du er utro. Du skal ikke lenger betale horelønn til noen.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking and saying that He will punish Jerusalem as He would punish women who break their marriage vows and commit murder. The punishment will come with anger and jealousy.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you made a promise to be best friends forever, but then you stopped being friends and did mean things to your friend. God is saying He will punish Jerusalem like He would punish someone who breaks their most important promises and does very bad things.
Historical Background
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the people of Jerusalem, warning them of God's judgment for their sins, including their unfaithfulness to God.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of keeping our promises, especially those made to God. For example, if someone promises to live a certain way according to their faith but then breaks those promises, they must be ready to face the consequences.
Why does God compare Jerusalem's punishment to that of women who break marriage vows?
God is emphasizing the severity of Jerusalem's sin by comparing it to breaking marriage vows, which was a serious offense in ancient times. This highlights the importance of keeping promises to God.
What does 'judgment' mean in this context?
Judgment here means the consequences that God brings upon Jerusalem for their unfaithfulness. It is a form of punishment and correction.
Why does God mention jealousy?
God's jealousy in this context refers to His intense love and desire for the people's devotion and faithfulness. It shows how deeply He cares about their relationship with Him.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being mindful of our promises to God and others, and by understanding that breaking these promises has consequences. It encourages us to remain faithful and true to our commitments.