Ezekiel 44:13

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ንሳቶም ድማ ነውሮምን ነቲ ዝገበርዎ ጽያፎምን ደኣ ኺጾሩ እዮም እምበር፡ ብመዓርግ ክህነት ኬገልግሉኒ፡ ኣብቲ እተቐደሰ ነገረይ ኣብቲ ኣዝዩ ቅዱስ ነገር ኪቐርቡስ ናባይ ኣይኪቐርቡን እዮም።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel says that some priests who have done wrong things will not be allowed to do priestly duties or enter holy places. God is speaking and says they will bear the shame and consequences of their actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine if someone in your class did something very naughty and wasn't allowed to play with the special toys anymore. That's like what God is saying here: those who do bad things can't do special jobs or go to special places.

Historical Background

The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 600 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of despair and the need for hope and guidance.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, if someone in a leadership role at work does something unethical, they might be barred from certain responsibilities or meetings. This teaches us about the consequences of our actions.

Topics

• priesthood
• consequences
• holiness
• sin
• exile
• responsibility

Related Verses

• Leviticus 21:17-24
• Numbers 18:7
• Ezekiel 44:10
• Matthew 23:13-15
• 1 Timothy 5:19-22

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the 'they' in Ezekiel 44:13?

The 'they' refers to priests who have committed abominations or wrongdoings, and as a result, are not allowed to perform priestly duties or enter holy places.

What are the abominations mentioned?

The term 'abominations' refers to actions that God considers deeply offensive or sinful. In this context, they likely involve actions that have defiled the sacred duties or places of worship.

How does this relate to today?

Today, this verse can be applied to leaders in various fields who are barred from certain responsibilities due to unethical behavior, reflecting the importance of integrity and the consequences of our actions.

What does 'bear their shame' mean?

'Bear their shame' means to face the consequences and embarrassment resulting from their actions. It's about taking responsibility for one's mistakes.