Ezekiel 21:26

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

هَذا هُوَ ما يَقُولُهُ الرَّبُّ الإلَهُ: ‹أزِلِ العِمامَةَ! انزَعِ الإكلِيلَ لَنْ يَبقَى شَيءٌ كَما هُوَ: ارفَعِ الحَقِيرَ وَاخفِضِ المُرتَفِعَ!

What Does This Mean?

God is telling the people to remove the crown from the king and change the leadership structure. This means that the current rulers will be brought down and the humble will be lifted up.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you were playing a game where the person with the most points was the leader. God is saying that sometimes, he wants to change the rules of the game, so the person with the least points becomes the leader instead.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was addressing the leaders and people of Judah, who were about to face the Babylonian invasion. This verse reflects the upheaval of leadership and the impending changes in their society.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse can apply to a scenario where a company's board decides to demote a high-ranking executive and promote someone from a lower position. It emphasizes that power and leadership can shift unexpectedly and that humility is valued.

Topics

• leadership
• humility
• change
• authority
• God's sovereignty
• reversal

Related Verses

• Isaiah 52:3
• Matthew 23:12
• Luke 1:52
• James 4:6
• 1 Corinthians 1:27

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does God want to remove the crown?

God wants to remove the crown to signify a change in leadership and to remind people that He is in control of who holds power. This can be a message of justice and a call for humility.

What does it mean to 'exalt him that is low'?

To 'exalt him that is low' means to lift up those who are in a lower position, often those who are humble or downtrodden, to a position of greater honor or power.

How does this verse apply to modern leadership?

This verse applies to modern leadership by suggesting that leaders should not abuse their power and that humility is a desirable trait in those in power. It also implies that leadership roles can and will change as part of divine providence.

What can we learn from this verse about humility?

From this verse, we can learn that humility is a virtue that God values and rewards. Those who are humble and lowly can be lifted up, while those who are prideful may be brought down.