Ezekiel 33:22

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَكَانَتْ يَدُ ٱلرَّبِّ عَلَيَّ مَسَاءً قَبْلَ مَجِيءِ ٱلْمُنْفَلِتِ، وَفَتَحَتْ فَمِي حَتَّى جَاءَ إِلَيَّ صَبَاحًا، فَٱنْفَتَحَ فَمِي وَلَمْ أَكُنْ بَعْدُ أَبْكَمَ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Ezekiel describes how the Lord's presence came upon him in the evening before a man who had escaped came to him. The Lord opened Ezekiel's mouth, and he was able to speak when the man arrived in the morning, ending his period of silence.

Explained for Children

Imagine you've been quiet for a long time because you couldn't talk, and then one night, something magical happens, and you can suddenly talk again. The next morning, a friend who had run away comes to see you, and you can tell them everything. That's what happened to Ezekiel!

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet who lived around 600 BC, wrote this verse during the Babylonian exile. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, and this message came to him as a way to communicate important information from God.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can be applied to situations where someone feels silenced by circumstances or emotions. Just as Ezekiel was given the ability to speak again, we can find ways to communicate when we feel unable to, often with the help of a supportive presence or intervention.

Topics

• prophets
• divine intervention
• silence
• communication
• revelation
• exile

Related Verses

• Isaiah 6:8
• John 16:13
• Acts 10:19
• Revelation 10:11
• 1 Corinthians 2:13

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that God's hand was upon Ezekiel?

It means that God was guiding and empowering Ezekiel, showing that he was in a state of receiving divine revelation and guidance.

Why was Ezekiel silent before this?

Ezekiel was in a period of silence, which could have been a symbolic act to reflect the state of the people of Israel or a divine command to prepare him for a specific message.

The escaped man likely brought important news from Jerusalem, and Ezekiel was prepared to receive and deliver a message from God in response to this news.

What is the significance of the escaped man in this context?

How does this relate to modern believers?

Modern believers can see this as a reminder that God provides the necessary words and courage to speak in times of need, often breaking through periods of silence or fear.