Portuguese BPT09 (Aprenda Mais Sobre a BÍBLIA para todos Edição Comum)
Por isso, tão certo como eu vivo, eu, o Senhor Deus, garanto que vos farei pagar pela vossa atitude, pela vossa inveja e ódio para com o meu povo. E o meu povo reconhecerá que vos castiguei, por causa do que lhe fizeram.
O que isso significa?
In this verse, God is speaking and promises to act according to the anger and envy of Edom, a neighboring country that has been hostile towards Israel. God will use this situation to reveal His power and justice among the people.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine you have a friend who is always mean to you. God says, 'I will handle it like this friend wants, but in the end, everyone will see how fair and powerful I am.'
Contexto histórico
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 600-500 BCE. He was speaking to the people of Israel and their enemies, particularly Edom, who had shown hatred and envy towards Israel.
Aplicação para hoje
This verse can remind us that God will bring justice and reveal His power in situations where others act out of anger and envy. We can trust that God will handle our conflicts in a way that brings about His glory.