Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Straffens tid kommer. Stoltheten og selvgodheten deres har blomstret lenge. Volden dere har utøvet, vil slå tilbake på dere selv. Ingen av dem som straffes av Herren, og som roper med høye stemmer, vil bli tilbake. Også rikdommen deres vil bli borte. Ingen skal klage over dem. Tiden for dette nærmer seg. Kjøperen skal ikke glede seg og selgeren ikke sørge, for straffen vil ramme dem alle. For selgeren skal ikke få det som er blitt solgt, selv om han fortsatt er blant de levende. Dette synet om straff gjelder hele hopen. Ingen skal kunne beskytte seg og kjenne seg trygge ved å begå synder.
What Does This Mean?
Ezekiel speaks about an approaching day of judgment. He uses nature imagery to describe how this moment is inevitable, like a morning that can't be stopped or a flower that has blossomed. The verse warns about pride and the consequences of it.
Explained for Children
Imagine you plant a seed and it grows into a flower. You can't stop it from growing, just like how Ezekiel says a day is coming that can't be stopped. This day is about people being too proud, and that's not good.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 592 BCE while the Babylonians were besieging Jerusalem. The verse is part of a message to the people of Israel, warning them of the consequences of their pride and sinfulness.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, think of a company that becomes too confident and stops listening to advice. Just like the verse, the company might face consequences because it didn't heed warnings.