Ezekiel 23:18

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَبَعْدَ أنْ أظْهَرَتْ كُلَّ زِنَاهَا وَفِسقِهَا وَتَعَرَّتْ، كَرِهْتُهَا وَرَفَضْتُهَا كَمَا رَفَضْتُ أُختَهَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes God's disappointment with a person, called she, who acted inappropriately and revealed her private matters, leading to God feeling distant from her, much like he felt distant from her sister. It's God speaking, emphasizing the consequences of betrayal and unfaithfulness.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a best friend who keeps secrets and does things you don't like. One day, she tells everyone about these secrets. You feel sad and don't want to play with her anymore because she broke your trust. This is like what God is saying about someone who did something that made Him sad and want to be away.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE, during the Babylonian exile. The book addresses the people of Israel and Judah, warning them of the consequences of their unfaithfulness to God.

Living It Out Today

Imagine a friend who promised to keep your secrets but tells everyone. You feel betrayed and might stop trusting them. This verse reminds us of the importance of keeping commitments and the consequences of betrayal.

Topics

• faithfulness
• betrayal
• consequences
• trust
• God's relationship with humanity
• disappointment

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 16:35
• Isaiah 57:8
• Hosea 2:4
• Matthew 5:28
• 1 Corinthians 6:18

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'my mind was alienated from her' mean?

It means God felt a strong emotional distance and disconnection from her, similar to how one might feel disconnected from a friend who has betrayed their trust.

How does this verse relate to God's relationship with humanity?

This verse illustrates that God values faithfulness and trust. When humans betray this trust, it leads to a sense of distance and disappointment in their relationship with God.

What does 'she discovered her whoredoms' imply?

It implies that she openly engaged in and revealed her unfaithfulness and inappropriate actions, making them known to others, which led to a loss of trust and intimacy.

How can this verse be applied in personal relationships?

This verse teaches that betraying trust in any relationship can lead to a loss of intimacy and connection. It's important to maintain faithfulness and integrity in all relationships.