Ezekiel 17:22
Vietnamese (Kinh Thánh Tiếng Việt 1925)
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God is speaking in this verse and says He will take a small branch from a tall cedar tree and plant it on a high, noticeable mountain. This symbolizes God's promise to restore the royal line of David.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
Imagine you have a big, tall tree in your backyard. God says He'll take a small twig from the very top of that tree and plant it on the tallest hill around. This is like God saying He will take care of a small part of something important and make it grow big and strong again.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this verse around 593-571 BC during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the exiled Israelites who were in despair. The cedar tree symbolizes the royal lineage of David, and this verse reassures them of God's promise to restore their kingdom.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
Today, this verse can be applied to someone who feels their family or community is in a low place. Just like God promised to restore the royal line, He can bring renewal to any family or community that trusts in Him.