Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Herren Gud sier videre: «Når Jeg gjør deg til en ubebodd by, og lar havet med dets bølger dekke deg, da skal Jeg føre deg ned i avgrunnen, til forfedrene fra eldgammel tid. Tyrus blir igjen på overflaten, det ligner ruiner fra gammel tid. Byen skal aldri mer bli bebodd. Men Jeg vil gjøre herlige ting der de levende bor. Tyrus skal fylles av redsler og skal ikke være mer. Selv om noen skulle lete etter byen, ville de ikke finne den igjen», sier Herren Gud.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is part of God's message to the city of Tyre, saying that He will make it desolate and covered by water. God is the speaker, and the key message is that He will bring destruction upon Tyre as a judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine if a city was so empty that no one lived there anymore, and then imagine it being covered by water, like a giant puddle. God is telling Tyre that He will do this to them as a punishment.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 590 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of impending judgment on the city of Tyre, a powerful maritime city that was opposing God's chosen people.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us that actions have consequences, and sometimes those consequences can be severe. For example, a business that engages in unethical practices might face ruin as a result.