Ezekiel 34:21

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

لِأَنَّكُمْ بَهَزْتُمْ بِٱلْجَنْبِ وَٱلْكَتِفِ، وَنَطَحْتُمُ ٱلْمَرِيضَةَ بِقُرُونِكُمْ حَتَّى شَتَّتْمُوهَا إِلَى خَارِجٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is about how leaders have mistreated their people, using their power to hurt and scatter those who are weak or sick. God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel to condemn this behavior.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a group of sheep and some of them are sick. If the sheep leaders push the sick ones away with their horns, it's like they're being mean. This verse is about leaders who did something like that to their people, and God is not happy about it.

Historical Background

The prophet Ezekiel wrote this verse around 593 BCE during the Babylonian exile. He was speaking to the leaders of Israel who had treated their people poorly, using metaphors of sheep and shepherds to convey this message.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can be applied to leaders in any organization who use their power to hurt or neglect those who are already struggling. For instance, a manager who dismisses the concerns of a sick employee might be acting in a way that this verse condemns.

Topics

• leadership
• justice
• compassion
• oppression
• God's judgment
• shepherd imagery

Related Verses

• Psalm 78:70-71
• Isaiah 40:11
• John 10:11
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Jeremiah 23:1-4

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 34:21?

God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel.

What does 'pushed all the diseased with your horns' mean?

This is a metaphor for leaders who use their power to hurt and neglect those who are weak or sick, like pushing sick sheep away with horns.

How does this verse apply to contemporary leaders?

It applies to any leader who neglects or mistreats the weak or struggling members of their community, reminding them of their responsibility to care for all members.

What does this verse say about God's view of leaders?

This verse shows that God expects leaders to care for the weak and vulnerable, and he will judge those who fail to do so.