Ezekiel 34:6

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لقد تاهَت خِرافي في جَميعِ الجِبالِ وعلى كُلِّ تَلَّةٍ عالِيَة، وشُتِّتَت خِرافي على وَجهِ الأَرضِ كُلِّها، ولَيسَ مَن يَنشُدُ ولا مَن يَبحَث.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel says that the speaker's sheep wandered everywhere, on mountains and hills, and were scattered all over the earth. No one was searching for them. The speaker is God, and the key message is about the scattered and neglected state of His people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a bunch of toys that you love, but you accidentally scatter them all over the house and can't find them anymore. That's kind of what happened here. God's people got lost all over the place, and no one was trying to find them.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593 BCE, while the Israelites were in exile in Babylon. The audience was God's people who were experiencing a time of great distress and scattering, reflecting the cultural setting of a divided and exiled nation.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can be likened to feeling lost in a big city, far from home, and not knowing anyone. It can help us understand how it feels to be disconnected from community and support.

Topics

• shepherd
• scattered
• neglect
• searching
• exile
• hope

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 50:6
• Psalm 119:176
• Matthew 18:12-14
• John 10:14
• Luke 15:4-7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 34:6?

The speaker is God, referring to His people as 'my sheep', expressing His concern over their scattered state.

What does it mean that the sheep were 'scattered'?

It means that God's people were dispersed far and wide, with no one searching for them, indicating a state of neglect and abandonment.

How can this verse be applied to our lives today?

This verse can remind us to seek community and support when we feel lost or disconnected, and to be mindful of others who might be feeling neglected.

What other verses in the Bible relate to Ezekiel 34:6?

Verses like Jeremiah 50:6, Psalm 119:176, and Matthew 18:12-14 speak about the shepherd and the lost sheep, reflecting similar themes of searching and finding.