Ezekiel 34:13

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ከሕዝቦችና ከሀገሮች ሰብስቤ በማውጣት ወደ ሀገራቸው አመጣቸዋለሁ፤ በመኖሪያ ቦታዎችና ውሃ በሚወርድበት ቦታ ሁሉ በእስራኤል ተራራዎች ላይ እመግባቸዋለሁ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is God speaking, promising to bring the Israelites back from other countries where they were scattered. He will gather them to their homeland and take care of them, feeding them in good places in Israel.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and your mom is looking for you. She finds you and brings you back home, where she takes care of you and gives you yummy food. That's what God is promising to do for the Israelites.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites, who were in exile in Babylon. God was promising to restore them to their homeland and take care of them.

Living It Out Today

Think about a family who had to leave their home due to a disaster but eventually found a way back. This verse reminds us that God promises to bring His people back and care for them, even after difficult times.

Topics

• hope
• restoration
• promises
• shepherd
• Israel
• exile

Related Verses

• Isaiah 43:5-6
• Jeremiah 23:3-4
• Deuteronomy 30:3-5
• John 10:11-14
• Ezekiel 34:23

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 34:13?

God is speaking, promising to bring the Israelites back to their homeland.

What does 'feed them upon the mountains of Israel' mean?

It symbolizes God’s provision and care for His people, ensuring they have everything they need in their restored homeland.

Why is this verse important for understanding the Israelites' history?

It highlights God’s promise to restore the Israelites to their land after their exile, showing His faithfulness and care.

How does Ezekiel 34:13 relate to Jesus in the New Testament?

Jesus is often referred to as the Good Shepherd, which ties into the theme of God caring for and guiding His people, much like in Ezekiel 34:13.