Portuguese NTLH (Nova Tradução na Linguagem de Hoje)
— Agora profetize e anuncie aquilo que eu, o Senhor Deus, estou dizendo. Quando as nações vizinhas tomaram as montanhas de Israel e roubaram o que havia nelas, todos zombaram dos israelitas.
O que isso significa?
God tells Ezekiel to prophesy that because others have harmed Israel, making it seem like a possession for other nations, Israel has become a subject of ridicule and shame. God is speaking through Ezekiel to address the suffering of Israel.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine if your toys were taken and people made fun of you for it. God is saying that even though others have taken and mocked Israel, he still loves them and will help them.
Contexto histórico
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites who were exiled in Babylon. At that time, Israel had been conquered and was a subject of ridicule among other nations.
Aplicação para hoje
This verse reminds us that when we face ridicule or loss, God sees and cares about our suffering. For example, if a person is bullied at school, they can know that God sees their pain and will bring healing and justice.