Ezekiel 39:2

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

سَأجعَلُكَ تُغَيِّرُ اتِّجَاهَكَ وَأقُودُكَ مِنْ أقْصَى الشِّمَالِ وَأُحضِرُكَ إلَى جِبَالِ إسْرَائِيلَ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God speaks to a nation or people group, promising to reduce their numbers and guide them to the mountains of Israel from the north. This shows God's power over nations and His plan to bring them to a specific place.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big group of toys, and your mom says, 'I'll make you have only a few toys left, and then I'll bring you to play in the backyard.' That's like what God is saying here, but with a group of people instead of toys.

Historical Background

The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. It was written for the Israelites who were exiled to Babylon, and the context is God's judgment and promises for the future restoration of Israel.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of God's sovereignty over all things. Just as God promised to guide and reduce the numbers of a nation, He can guide our lives and situations, often pruning our circumstances to bring us closer to His plan.

Topics

• sovereignty
• guidance
• judgment
• restoration
• prophetic
• Israel

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 25:9
• Isaiah 46:11
• Ezekiel 36:5
• Revelation 16:12
• Hosea 11:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is 'thee' in Ezekiel 39:2?

'Thee' refers to the people or nation God is addressing, likely Gog from the previous verse, who represents an enemy force against Israel.

What does it mean to 'leave but the sixth part of thee'?

This means God will reduce the size of the group, leaving only one-sixth of the original number, symbolizing severe judgment and survival.

Why does God bring this group from the north?

In ancient times, many invasions came from the north. God is promising to bring this group from the north to Israel, showing His control over the movements of nations.

How does this verse relate to the mountains of Israel?

The mountains of Israel represent the land God promised to the Israelites. This verse suggests God will bring these people to Israel, possibly as part of a fulfillment of prophecies or judgments.