Ezekiel 14:6
Arabic Bible Life (Targamet El Hayah) (LA)
لذلك قل لشعب إسرائيل، هذا ما يعلنه السيد الرب: توبوا وارجعوا عن أصنامكم واصرفوا وجوهكم عن كل رجاستكم.
What Does This Mean?
In Ezekiel 14:6, God is telling the people of Israel to stop worshipping idols and turn away from all their bad habits. He wants them to repent and change their ways.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy that you always play with, but it's making you do mean things to others. God is like a parent saying, 'Stop playing with that toy and be kind instead.'
Historical Background
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 600 BC, to the people of Israel who were struggling with idol worship and other sins in a foreign land.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us to let go of habits or relationships that lead us astray and focus on what God wants us to do. For example, if a friend is pressuring you to do something wrong, it's time to distance yourself and follow God's path.
Topics
repentanceidolatrysinchangeobedienceworship
Related Verses
Deuteronomy 4:23-25Isaiah 44:9-201 Samuel 7:3-4Romans 1:18-251 John 5:21
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in Ezekiel 14:6?
God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, telling the people of Israel to repent and turn away from their idols and sins.
What are the idols mentioned in this verse?
The idols are any objects or practices that the people of Israel are worshipping instead of God, which can include anything that takes priority over God in their lives.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by identifying any habits or influences that keep us from God and making a conscious effort to turn away from them.
What is the significance of 'turn away your faces from all your abominations'?
This phrase emphasizes the need to completely turn away from all sinful practices and to face God instead, showing a commitment to a new way of living.