Ezekiel 47:23

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

መጻ​ተ​ኛ​ውም በማ​ና​ቸ​ውም ነገድ መካ​ከል ቢቀ​መጥ በዚያ ርስ​ትን ትሰ​ጡ​ታ​ላ​ችሁ፤ ይላል ጌታ እግ​ዚ​አ​ብ​ሔር።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel 47:23 says that if a stranger lives in a certain tribe, they should be given land as their inheritance, according to the Lord God. It emphasizes the importance of welcoming and integrating foreigners into the community.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big playground, and a new kid moves to your neighborhood. This verse is like saying, 'Hey, if that new kid plays in your part of the playground, make sure they have a spot to call their own and feel welcome.' God wants everyone to be treated fairly and given a place to belong.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this verse around 593-571 BCE during the Babylonian exile. The audience was primarily the Israelites who were in exile and were receiving visions and prophecies about their future return and the division of the land among the tribes.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse can be applied to welcoming refugees or immigrants into our communities. For example, if a family from another country moves into your neighborhood, it is important to help them feel at home and be part of the community, just like Ezekiel's message.

Topics

• hospitality
• integration
• fairness
• community
• diversity
• exile

Related Verses

• Leviticus 19:33-34
• Deuteronomy 10:18-19
• Exodus 23:9
• Psalm 146:9
• Matthew 25:35

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the 'stranger' mentioned in Ezekiel 47:23?

The 'stranger' refers to foreigners or immigrants who were not originally from the land of Israel. They are to be treated with fairness and given a place to belong.

What does 'inheritance' mean in this context?

In this context, 'inheritance' refers to the land that would be given to the stranger as a place to live and call their own within the community, symbolizing inclusion and acceptance.

Why is this verse important for understanding biblical hospitality?

This verse is important because it shows that biblical hospitality is not just about welcoming guests but also about giving them a place to belong, making them part of the community.

How can we apply this verse in our communities today?

We can apply this verse by actively welcoming and integrating newcomers into our communities, ensuring they have access to resources and opportunities, and treating them with fairness and kindness.