“Èyí yìí ní OLÚWA Ọlọ́run wí: Nígbà tí mo bá sọ ọ́ di ìlú ahoro, gẹ́gẹ́ bi àwọn ìlú tí a kò gbé inú wọn mọ́, àti nígbà tí èmi yóò mú ibú agbami òkun wá sí orí rẹ, omi ńlá yóò sì bò ọ́,
What Does This Mean?
This verse is part of God's message to the city of Tyre, saying that He will make it desolate and covered by water. God is the speaker, and the key message is that He will bring destruction upon Tyre as a judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine if a city was so empty that no one lived there anymore, and then imagine it being covered by water, like a giant puddle. God is telling Tyre that He will do this to them as a punishment.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 590 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of impending judgment on the city of Tyre, a powerful maritime city that was opposing God's chosen people.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us that actions have consequences, and sometimes those consequences can be severe. For example, a business that engages in unethical practices might face ruin as a result.