Ezekiel 23:36

Arabic Bible Life (Targamet El Hayah) (LA)

وقال الرب لي: «ياابن آدم، أتدين أهولة وأهوليبة؟ إذن أطلعهما على ما ارتكبتاه من رجس،

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God tells Ezekiel to judge two sisters, Aholah and Aholibah, and to point out their wrongdoings. Ezekiel is asked to be honest about their sins.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have two sisters who always make bad choices and do things they shouldn't. Your dad asks you to tell them that what they're doing is wrong. That's what God is asking Ezekiel to do with Aholah and Aholibah.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. Ezekiel was addressing the Israelites in exile, using the story of two sisters to symbolize the sins of the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse reminds us to be honest and direct about wrongdoings, especially when we are asked to do so. For instance, if a friend asks for your honest opinion about their behavior that hurts others, it's important to give them the feedback they need to improve.

Topics

• judgment
• sin
• honesty
• forgiveness
• repentance
• morality

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 16:3-15
• Ezekiel 23:1-49
• Hosea 1-3
• Matthew 7:1-5
• 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Aholah and Aholibah represent?

Aholah and Aholibah symbolize the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel, respectively, representing their spiritual adultery and sins against God.

Why is Ezekiel asked to judge them?

Ezekiel is asked to judge them to show the severity of their sins and to encourage them to repent and turn back to God.

What can we learn about judgment from this verse?

From this verse, we learn that judgment is not about condemnation but about bringing to light the truth so that individuals can repent and find forgiveness.

How does this verse relate to honesty?

This verse teaches the importance of honesty in addressing wrongdoing. Being truthful about someone's faults can lead to their growth and repentance.