Conspiração dos seus profetas há no meio dela; como um leão que ruge, que arrebata a presa, assim eles devoram as almas; tesouros e coisas preciosas tomam, multiplicam as suas viúvas no meio dela.
O que isso significa?
This verse from Ezekiel talks about the corrupt prophets in Jerusalem who are described as lions, devouring and taking everything from the people. They have caused many people to become widows and have taken the treasures of the city.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine a bunch of mean leaders in a town who act like hungry lions. They take all the food and toys from the kids and leave many without their parents. That's how bad these leaders were in Jerusalem.
Contexto histórico
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE while in exile in Babylon. He was warning the people of Jerusalem about the corruption of their leaders and the consequences of their actions.
Aplicação para hoje
In modern terms, this could relate to corrupt politicians or business leaders who take advantage of the public for personal gain, causing harm and suffering to many.