Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da sa Han til meg: «Esekiel, disse beina er hele Israels folk. De sier: ‘Beina våre er tørre, vi er uten håp. Vi er fortapt!’ Profeter derfor til dem og si at Herren sier: ‘Dere Mitt folk, Jeg skal åpne gravene deres og la dere komme fra gravene for å bli ført inn i Israels land. Da skal dere kjenne og innse at Jeg er Herren, når Jeg åpner gravene, Mitt folk, og fører dere tilbake fra døden, da skal Jeg gi dere Min Ånd. Han skal være i dere, og dere skal leve. Jeg skal la dere hvile i deres eget land. Da skal dere kjenne at det er Jeg, Herren, som har talt til dere, og at det er Jeg som gjør dette.’»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God speaks to the prophet Ezekiel, explaining that the bones he sees symbolize the people of Israel. The Israelites feel hopeless and believe they are lost, but God is about to show them a way to be restored.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a bunch of old bones, and they look dead and hopeless. That's how the Israelites felt. God is telling Ezekiel that these bones represent all the Israelites who think they're lost forever, but He has a plan to make them live again.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BC while in exile with other Israelites. This was a dark time when the Israelites felt cut off from God, and Ezekiel was showing them that God hadn't forgotten them.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you feel hopeless or that your chances are lost, remember that God still has plans for you. Like the Israelites, you might feel dried out and lost, but God can breathe new life into your situation.