“ ‘Ṣùgbọ́n wọn sọ̀tẹ̀ sí mi wọn kò sì gbọ́ràn, wọn kò gbé àwòrán ìríra tí wọ́n dojú kọ kúrò níwájú wọn bẹ́ẹ̀ ni wọn kò si kọ̀ àwọn òrìṣà Éjíbítì sílẹ̀, torí náà mo sọ pé ń ó tú ìbínú gbígbóná mi lé wọn lórí, ń ó sì jẹ kí ìbínú mi sẹ̀ lórí wọn ní ilẹ̀ Éjíbítì.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking and saying that the Israelites did not listen to Him and continued to worship false idols. This made God very angry, and He decided to pour out His fury on them in Egypt.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who promised to play with you but kept playing with their toys instead. You got upset and said, 'I won’t play with you anymore.' That’s how God felt when the Israelites kept worshipping other gods instead of Him.
Historical Background
The Book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel in the 6th century BCE. This verse was written during a time when the Israelites were in exile in Babylon, reflecting back on their time in Egypt and their disobedience.
Living It Out Today
When we continue to follow our own desires and ignore God’s commands, it can lead to negative consequences. Like a child who ignores their parent’s rules, we need to listen to God and follow His guidance.