Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Igjen kom Herrens Ord til meg: «Nå, Esekiel, vil du dømme den blodige byen? Ja, gjør befolkningen der kjent med alle sine stygge synder! Så skal du si at Jeg sier dette: ‘Det skal flyte blod midt i byen. Hennes tid skal komme. Det lages avguder, og derfor gjør byen seg uren. Befolkningen er også blitt skyldig på grunn av alle drapene som er blitt begått. Derfor nærmer slutten seg, og Jeg gjør dere til hån for andre folkeslag og til spott for alle land. Både nær og fjern skal de spotte byen og forbinde den med urenhet og forvirring.
What Does This Mean?
This verse introduces a message from God to Ezekiel. God is speaking and about to give Ezekiel a message. The key message here is that God communicates directly with His prophets.
Explained for Children
Imagine God is like a teacher talking to one of his students, Ezekiel. God is about to tell Ezekiel something important. Just like your teacher might have a special message for you, God has one for Ezekiel.
Historical Background
Ezekiel 22:1 is part of the book written by the prophet Ezekiel. It was written around 593-571 BCE, during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the Israelites who were living in exile, and the cultural setting was one of despair and questioning of God's promises.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when you felt like God was speaking to you, maybe through a friend, a book, or a moment of clarity. This verse reminds us that God communicates with us, even in difficult times.