Ezekiel 29:11
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
لَنْ يُسَافِرَ فِيهَا إنْسَانٌ أوْ حَيَوَانٌ. سَتَكُونُ بِلَا سُكَّانٍ لِمُدَّةِ أرْبَعِينَ عَامًا.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that for forty years, no one will walk on this land and no animals will pass through it. It will be uninhabited. Ezekiel is prophesying that this land will be desolate.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big playground that no one can use for a very long time. It's like when a toy is put away in a box and you can't play with it for 40 years. That's what's happening to this land.
Historical Background
Ezekiel wrote this prophecy around 593 BC when he was among the Jewish exiles in Babylon. He is addressing the Pharaoh of Egypt, predicting a time of desolation for Egypt.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us of the consequences of our actions. Just as Egypt faced a time of desolation, we can face periods of isolation or hardship due to our choices, but there is always hope for restoration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the prophecy directed towards?
The prophecy is directed towards Egypt, specifically addressing the Pharaoh, warning of a time of desolation.
What does forty years symbolize in this prophecy?
Forty years often symbolizes a period of testing or punishment in the Bible, indicating a long time during which Egypt would be desolate and uninhabited.
How does this relate to other prophecies about Egypt?
This verse fits into a broader pattern of prophetic warnings about Egypt's coming desolation, found also in chapters like Ezekiel 29:15 and Jeremiah 46:28.
What can we learn from this about God's judgment?
This prophecy shows that God's judgment is real and specific, but also that there can be hope for restoration after the time of judgment.