Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Ånden kom inn i meg og reiste meg opp på føttene. Han snakket til meg og sa: «Du skal gå og stenge deg inne i huset ditt! De vil binde deg med reimer, så du ikke kan gå ut blant folket. Jeg skal la tungen klistre seg til ganen din, så du blir stum og ute av stand til å irettesette noen, for de er opprørske. Men når Jeg taler til deg, skal du si: ‘Herren Gud sier: Noen vil høre og noen vil ikke høre, for de er en opprørsk slekt’.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God's spirit comes to Ezekiel, stands him up, and tells him to go home and stay there. The speaker is God's spirit, and the key message is about receiving divine guidance and following it.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing outside and a friendly, invisible friend comes to you, gives you a boost, and tells you to go home and stay there. That's what happened to Ezekiel, and he listened because it was God talking to him.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Ezekiel, written by Ezekiel, a prophet in the 6th century BCE. Ezekiel wrote this during the Babylonian exile, addressing the Israelites who were taken away from their homeland.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be a person receiving unexpected advice from a trusted mentor to take a break and reflect at home, much like Ezekiel was told to do. This can be a time to focus and prepare for future tasks.