Ezekiel 21:32

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

فتكونَ مأكلا للنَّارِ، ويَسيلُ دمُكَ في وسَطِ الأرضِ، ولا تُذكَرُ مِنْ بَعدُ. أنا الرّبُّ تكلَّمتُ‌».

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel says that someone will be destroyed like fuel for a fire, and their blood will be spilled on the land. They will be forgotten. The Lord is speaking and declares this will happen.

Explained for Children

Imagine you light a match and it burns up, leaving nothing behind. This verse is like that, but about a person. The Lord is saying this person will be forgotten, like how the match is forgotten after it burns out.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE during the Babylonian exile. The verse speaks to the people of Israel, warning them of destruction if they don't turn from their wicked ways.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this could apply to someone who chooses a destructive path, leading to their downfall and eventual obscurity. Think of a person who makes poor choices, leading to their ruin, and is eventually forgotten by others.

Topics

• judgment
• punishment
• forgiveness
• repentance
• divine warning
• end times

Related Verses

• Isaiah 34:6
• Jeremiah 19:3
• Leviticus 26:30
• Revelation 18:21
• Ezekiel 39:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is being addressed in Ezekiel 21:32?

The verse is addressing the people of Israel who have strayed from their covenant with God and are facing divine judgment.

What does it mean to be 'no more remembered'?

Being 'no more remembered' suggests that the person or group will be forgotten, as if they never existed, similar to how a matchstick is forgotten after it burns out.

How does this verse relate to repentance?

This verse serves as a warning against continuing in sin, encouraging repentance to avoid the dire consequences described.

What are the main themes of Ezekiel 21:32?

The main themes include divine judgment, the consequences of sin, and the ultimate forgetfulness that comes from being consumed by one's own wickedness.