Ezekiel 21:20
Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God through the prophet Ezekiel is setting a path for judgment to come upon Rabbath of the Ammonites and Judah in Jerusalem. The message is clear: both cities will face divine judgment through the sword.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you set a path for a toy soldier to go to two different places. In this case, God is telling Ezekiel to set a path for the sword, like a toy soldier, to go to two cities. One city is called Rabbath, and the other is Jerusalem. Both cities will face a big challenge.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet of the Hebrew Bible, wrote this verse around the 6th century BCE. The prophecy was directed at the people of Judah and the Ammonites. At the time, both these communities were facing severe threats from foreign powers and internal strife.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this verse can be applied to situations where one faces challenges or trials, whether personal or communal. It reminds us that sometimes, difficult circumstances are set by divine will, to judge or to cleanse. Just as the cities faced the sword, we might face our own 'swords' that ultimately lead to growth or change.