Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Når de 40 årene er omme, skal Jeg samle egypterne fra der de var bortført og spredt, og føre dem tilbake. De skal vende tilbake til landet Patros, der de har sitt opphav. Der skal de være et kongerike med lav status. De skal bli regnet som de minst betydningsfulle av kongerikene, og landet skal aldri mer opphøye seg over andre folkeslag. Jeg skal la dem bli så få at de aldri mer skal herske over andre folkeslag. Israels folk skal ikke lenger kunne søke ly i Egypt. Slik skal folket kjenne at Jeg er Herren Gud.’»
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that after forty years, God will bring the Egyptians back from where they were scattered. God is speaking and promises to gather His people again after a long period of time.
Explained for Children
Imagine if all the kids from your school were spread out to different schools, and then after a long time, they all came back to your school again. That's what God is promising for the Egyptians after 40 years.
Historical Background
Ezekiel wrote this verse around 593-571 BC, during a time when the Egyptians were scattered due to conflicts and conquests. The message was directed to the people of Judah who were in exile, providing hope for a future restoration.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, a community that was displaced due to a natural disaster could find hope in this verse, looking forward to the day when they can return to their homes after a difficult period.