Ezekiel 25:9
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
لِذَا فَإنِّي سَأُزِيلُ كُلَّ المُدُنِ القَائِمَةِ عَلَى جِبَالِ مُوآبَ، بِمَا فِيهَا المُدُنُ الوَاقِعَةُ عَلَى الحُدُودِ مَعَ أرْضِ إسْرَائِيلَ الجَمِيلَةِ، مِنْ بَيْتِ بَشِمُوتَ وَبَعلِ مَعُونَ وَحَتَّى قِرْيَتَايِمْ.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking and says He will open up the side of Moab, which means He will attack or invade certain cities in Moab, including Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim. The message is that God will act against Moab, showing His power and judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who keeps being mean to others. One day, your mom says she's going to take away your friend's favorite toys and places. That's kind of what God is saying He will do to Moab, taking away some of their important cities.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. It was written during the time when the Jews were in exile and aimed at showing the consequences of disobedience to God. The audience includes the Jews in exile and the neighboring nations, such as Moab.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us that there are consequences for our actions. If we choose to act against God's will, we might face consequences, just as Moab faced God's judgment. It's a call to consider our choices and their impacts.
Topics
judgmentconsequencesprophetic messagenational punishmentGod's sovereigntyhistorical prophecy
Related Verses
Jeremiah 48:1-47Numbers 21:26-30Isaiah 15:1-9Amos 2:1-3Romans 2:5-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'open the side of Moab'?
It means to expose or make vulnerable the borders of Moab, which would allow God to attack the cities mentioned, showing His power and judgment.
Why are these specific cities mentioned?
These cities were significant for Moab, representing its strength and glory. Mentioning them emphasizes the severity of God's judgment on Moab.
How does this relate to other prophetic messages?
This verse fits into a pattern of prophetic messages warning nations of God's judgment if they act against Him or His people, similar to messages given to other nations like Ammon and Edom.
What can we learn about God from this verse?
We learn that God is just and that He will act against those who oppose Him or His people, reminding us of the importance of aligning our actions with His will.