Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Herrens Ord kom til meg: «Esekiel, her kommer en gåte eller en lignelse til Israels folk fra Meg, Herren Gud: Den store ørnen med de store vingene og de lange vingefjærene, med fyldig og fargerik fjærdrakt, kom til Libanon og tok toppen av sedertreet. Den brøt av det øverste skuddet og tok den med og la den i Babel, i handelsmannens land. Så tok ørnen et skudd av landets vekster og plantet det på en fruktbar mark. Den satte den ved rikelig med vann. Den slo rot og ble til et vintre som spredte seg lavt, men vidt utover. Grenenehang ned mot jorden. Så ble det et vintre, som skjøt grener og fikk kvister.
What Does This Mean?
This verse introduces a new message from God to Ezekiel. God is speaking to Ezekiel directly, and this message will be important for understanding what comes next. The key message is that God is initiating a communication with Ezekiel.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your mom or dad came up to you and said, 'I have something important to tell you.' That's what this verse is like. God is coming to Ezekiel and saying, 'I have something important to tell you,' and that's what we'll learn about next.
Historical Background
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. The audience was the exiled Jewish community in Babylon, and the cultural setting was one of turmoil and questioning of God's promises.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, a person might receive an important email or call from their boss. This can be compared to how Ezekiel receives this important message from God, reminding us to listen carefully to important messages from those in authority.
This verse is important because it introduces a new message from God, setting the stage for what Ezekiel will communicate to the people.
What does it mean when God says 'the word of the LORD came unto me'?
It means that God is directly communicating His message to Ezekiel, indicating that what follows is divinely inspired and authoritative.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the importance of listening to and heeding messages from God, whether through Scripture or other means of divine communication.
Why does God communicate through prophets like Ezekiel?
God communicates through prophets to deliver specific messages to His people, often to guide, encourage, or correct them in their spiritual journey.