Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Igjen kom Herrens Ord til meg: «Esekiel, si til fyrsten av Tyrus: Herren Gud sier dette til deg: ‘Du er så stolt og selvgod i ditt hjerte, og du sier at du er en gud, og at du sitter i gudenes sete, midt ute på havet. Men du er bare et menneske og ikke en gud. Du framhever ditt hjerte som om det var et gudehjerte. Du er visst klokere enn Daniel! Det finnes ingen hemmelighet som kan skjules for deg. Med din klokskap og forstand har du fått rikdom og samlet gull og sølv i skattkamrene dine. Ved din store visdom i handel har du økt rikdommen din. Du er blitt selvgod på grunn av denne rikdommen.
What Does This Mean?
This verse introduces a new message from God to the prophet Ezekiel. God is speaking, and the message will follow. It signals the start of a new prophecy.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game, and suddenly your mom calls you to the kitchen to give you a special message. This verse is like that moment when God calls Ezekiel to give him a new message.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BC while in exile in Babylon. The audience was the exiled Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of national crisis and spiritual decline.
Living It Out Today
Just as God spoke to Ezekiel in a difficult time, we can trust God to speak to us in our times of trouble. This could be when you're facing a tough decision or feeling overwhelmed by life.
Ezekiel was a prophet whose role was to deliver God's messages to the people. These messages often contained warnings, promises, or guidance.
What does 'the word of the LORD came again' mean?
It means that God was continuing to communicate with Ezekiel, adding to the previous messages he had received.
Who were the Israelites in exile?
The Israelites were the people of God who were taken captive and forced to live in Babylon as a result of their rebellion against God and His laws.
How can we apply this verse in our lives?
We can trust that God will speak to us in our times of need, just as He spoke to Ezekiel. This can be through His Word, through others, or through direct guidance.