Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Igjen kom Herrens Ord til meg: «Og du, Esekiel, ta deg en stav og skriv dette på den: ‘Til Juda og til Israels folk og brødrene deres.’ Så skal du ta en annen stav og skrive på den: ‘Til Josef. Det er Efraims stav, og for hele Israels folk og brødrene deres.’ Så skal du feste stavene sammen, så de blir til én stav. Slik skal de bli til én i din hånd.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to Ezekiel again. It marks the beginning of a new message or revelation from God. The verse sets the stage for what God will say next.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys and suddenly your mom calls you to come to the kitchen. That's kind of what's happening here. God is calling Ezekiel to listen to something new He wants to tell him.
Historical Background
Ezekiel 37:15 is part of the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. Ezekiel was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, a time when they were away from their homeland and struggling to understand God's plan.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can remind us that God continues to communicate with us. Just as He spoke to Ezekiel, God might be trying to give us a new message through circumstances or people around us.