Ezekiel 16:34
Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))
ዝሙትሽ ከሌሎች ሴቶች ዝሙት ልዩ ነው፤ ማንም ለዝሙት የሚከተልሽ የለም፤ ዋጋ ሳይሰጥሽ አንቺ ዋጋ በመስጠትሽ በዚህ ነገር ልዩ ሆነሻል።
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Ezekiel, the Lord is speaking through the prophet to criticize Jerusalem for her wicked behavior. The Lord points out that Jerusalem stands out in her sinfulness, and she actually pays others to sin with her, unlike other nations who might be paid.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're the only kid in the playground who offers to give others candy if they play a mean trick with you. This verse is like that, but for grown-ups and their bad choices.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the people of Jerusalem, who were engaging in idolatry and other sins, and the Lord was using this imagery to emphasize their unique level of wrongdoing.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this can apply to someone who is known for their bad habits and actively encourages others to join in, rather than being influenced by others' bad behavior. It's like a community leader who promotes unhealthy practices instead of healthy ones.
Topics
judgmentsinprophetscorruptionrebelliondivine disapproval
Related Verses
Jeremiah 3:1-5Isaiah 1:21-23Hosea 9:1Matthew 23:25-28Romans 1:24-27
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Lord describe Jerusalem as 'contrary' in this verse?
The Lord describes Jerusalem as 'contrary' because she stands out in her sinfulness and actively encourages others to join in her wicked behavior, unlike other nations who might be influenced by her.
What does it mean to 'give a reward' in Ezekiel 16:34?
In this context, 'giving a reward' means that Jerusalem is paying others to engage in sin with her, highlighting her proactive role in spreading corruption.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel?
This verse is part of a larger message in Ezekiel about Jerusalem's sinfulness and the consequences that will come from her rebellion against God.
What can we learn from Ezekiel 16:34 about the nature of sin?
This verse teaches that sin is not just about committing wrong actions but also about encouraging others to do wrong, and it emphasizes the unique judgment faced by those who take a lead in sinful behavior.