Ezekiel 7:14

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

مَعَ أنَّهُمْ يَنفُخُونَ فِي بُوقِ المَعرَكَةِ، وَيَستَعِدُّونَ للِحَربِ، لَكِنَّهُمْ لَنْ يَسِيرُوا إلَى المَعرَكَةِ، لأنِّي غاضِبٌ عَلَيهِمْ جَمِيعاً.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel says that even though the trumpet has been blown to prepare for battle, no one goes to fight because God's wrath is on the entire crowd. God is speaking through Ezekiel to show that His anger is so strong that it stops people from fighting.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where everyone is supposed to run when you hear the whistle. But this time, when the whistle blows, no one moves because there's a big storm coming. This verse is like that, but with God stopping everyone from fighting because He's very angry.

Historical Background

Ezekiel wrote this around 593-571 BCE while living among the exiles in Babylon. The audience is primarily the Israelites who have been taken away from their homeland. God uses Ezekiel to warn them about the impending judgment because of their sins.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine a company where everyone is called to an important meeting, but when the time comes, no one shows up because they all know they are about to be fired. This verse shows how God's judgment can paralyze people who ignore His warnings.

Topics

• judgment
• wrath
• preparation
• battle
• prophets
• warning

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 4:19
• Ezekiel 21:31
• Isaiah 5:25
• Revelation 14:10
• Psalms 76:7

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when the verse says 'no one goes to the battle'?

It means that even though preparations were made for a battle, no one actually goes to fight, showing the overwhelming impact of God's wrath.

Who is the 'my wrath' referring to in Ezekiel 7:14?

'My wrath' refers to God's anger, indicating that He is the one bringing judgment and stopping the people from fighting.

How can we apply the message of Ezekiel 7:14 to our lives today?

The verse reminds us that ignoring God's warnings can lead to paralysis and judgment. We should listen to His guidance to avoid similar consequences.

Why is the trumpet mentioned in this verse?

The trumpet was a signal for preparation or assembly. Here, it shows that despite the call to action, the people cannot respond due to God's overwhelming judgment.