Ezekiel 20:34

Amharic Gofa GFBEVF (ጌሻ ማፃፋ)

ካዎተታ ግዶፈ ታ ህንተና ከሳና፤ ህንተ ላለትዳ ቢታ ኡባፈ ታ ምኖ ቀስያን፥ ታ ምጨትዳ ኩሽያንነ ታ ሀንቁዋን ህንተና ሺሻና።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking and promises to gather the people of Israel from wherever they are scattered, using a powerful and angry force. This shows God's determination to bring his people back to him.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy that got lost all over your room. God is like a parent who promises to find all the pieces of your toy, no matter where they are, and bring them back together with a big, strong hand.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BCE during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the Israelites who were scattered and living in exile. The cultural setting was one of despair and longing for home.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse can be applied to someone who feels lost or scattered in their life, perhaps due to a breakup or job loss. It reminds us that God can gather us and bring us back to him, even in our darkest times.

Topics

• God's promises
• redemption
• salvation
• hope
• gathering
• return

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 23:3
• Isaiah 43:5-6
• Deuteronomy 30:3
• Matthew 23:37
• Romans 11:26

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 20:34?

God is speaking, promising to gather the Israelites.

What does 'a mighty hand' mean in this context?

It refers to God's powerful action to fulfill his promise, showing his strength and determination.

How can I apply this verse to my life?

You can see this verse as a reminder that God can gather you and bring you back to him, no matter where you are in life.

What other verses talk about God's gathering?

Verses like Jeremiah 23:3 and Isaiah 43:5-6 also talk about God's promise to gather his people.