Ezekiel 36:4
Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005
What Does This Mean?
God is speaking to the mountains, hills, rivers, and valleys of Israel, telling them that He sees their desolation and wants to restore them. The verse addresses the land and its cities that have been abandoned and ridiculed by other nations around them.
Explained for Children
Imagine your favorite playground is all alone and broken, and other kids make fun of it. But then, a friend comes and says, 'I see how sad you are, and I'm going to help you fix it up and make it great again.' That's what God is saying to the land of Israel.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet of the Lord, wrote this verse during the Babylonian exile around 593-571 BC. He was speaking to the land of Israel, which had been conquered and was desolate, to give hope to the exiled people that God would restore their land.
Living It Out Today
Imagine a community that has been neglected and forgotten, like an old neighborhood with abandoned buildings. This verse reminds us that God cares about such places and people, and He can bring restoration and new life to them.