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Điều này có nghĩa gì?
In this verse, God is speaking to Jerusalem, saying that He provided all the good things like fine flour, oil, and honey to feed them, but they used these gifts to worship other gods instead. This shows God's disappointment.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine your mom gave you a yummy sandwich, but instead of eating it, you used it to make a silly face for your toys. That's kind of what Jerusalem did with God's gifts. God gave them good things, but they used them to worship other gods instead.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Ezekiel wrote this around 593-571 BCE, while in exile in Babylon. He was speaking to the people of Jerusalem who had forgotten God and started worshiping other gods, showing how they misused the gifts God had provided.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, we might think about how we use the gifts and resources God has given us. Are we using them to honor God, or are we using them for other things that take away from our relationship with Him? This could be our time, money, or talents.