Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Til deg, Israels høvding, som ikke bryr deg om hva som er hellig eller å leve etter Herrens vilje, vil jeg si: Nå er tiden kommet da dine synder skal ta slutt. Løft kronen av! Prestene skal ta av hodeplagget sitt. De skal ikke være hva de var. Den som var ydmyket og fornedret, skal opphøyes. Den som var opphøyet, skal fornedres. Jeg vil vende opp ned på det som har vært gjeldende. Slik vil det være til Han som virkelig er rettferdig, kommer. Jeg skal gi Ham retten til å avgjøre hva som er rett.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is a warning from God to a wicked leader in Israel. It says that the time for this leader's bad behavior will end. God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel to announce this.
Explained for Children
Imagine there's a kid in your class who always does mean things. One day, the teacher says, 'It's time for you to stop being mean now.' That's like what God is saying to a bad leader in this story.
Historical Background
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this around 600 BC during the Babylonian exile. He was speaking to the leaders of Israel, who were often wicked. The message was to show them that their time of doing wrong would soon come to an end.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse reminds us that our actions have consequences. If someone is acting badly at work or school, there might come a time when they face the results of their actions.