Vì thế ngươi hãy nói tiên tri và bảo, CHÚA Hằng Hữu phán thế này, “Vì chúng quả đã làm cho ngươi trở nên hoang vu và đến tấn công ngươi tứ phía, nên ngươi đã thuộc quyền sở hữu của các dân, và ngươi đã trở thành đối tượng để thiên hạ đàm tiếu và phỉ báng.”’”
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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.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
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.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
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.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
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.