Ezekiel 29:20
Arabic SAB (الكتاب الشريف)
فَإِنِّي أَعْطَيْتُهُ مِصْرَ مُكَافَأَةً لَهُ عَلَى خِدْمَتِهِ لِي، لِأَنَّهُ تَعِبَ هُوَ وَجَيْشُهُ مِنْ أَجْلِي. هَذَا كَلَامُ الْمَوْلَى الْإِلَهِ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Ezekiel says that the Lord God has given Egypt's land to someone as a reward for their hard work against Egypt. God acknowledges their effort on His behalf.
Explained for Children
Imagine you helped your friend clean their room, even though they were messy. God says, 'You did a great job helping clean up, so I'll give you something special as a reward.'
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the Jewish exiles in Babylon and the nations around them. The context involves God's judgment on Egypt and the rise of Babylon.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where someone works hard to help a struggling community. They may not see immediate rewards, but their efforts are recognized and valued by a higher authority, akin to God acknowledging the servant's work here.
Topics
rewardlaborjudgmentGod's promisesfaithfulnessEgypt
Related Verses
Ezekiel 29:19Jeremiah 46:13-26Isaiah 19:1-25Jeremiah 37:5-10Ezekiel 30:20-21
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the 'him' in Ezekiel 29:20?
The 'him' refers to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, who worked against Egypt on behalf of God, as part of God's judgment.
What does it mean that God gave the land of Egypt as a reward?
It means that God acknowledged Nebuchadnezzar's efforts in fighting against Egypt and rewarded him by giving him control over Egypt as a result of his victory.
How does this verse relate to God's promises?
This verse shows God fulfilling His promise to reward those who act on His behalf, even through difficult tasks, demonstrating His faithfulness to His word.
What can we learn about faithfulness from this verse?
We can learn that being faithful in our tasks, even when they are challenging, can lead to God's recognition and reward, reflecting the importance of trust and obedience in our actions.