Ezekiel 6:6

Arabic SAB (الكتاب الشريف)

فِي كُلِّ مَكَانٍ تُقِيمُونَ فِيهِ، تَخْرَبُ الْمُدُنُ، وَتُهْدَمُ الْمَعَابِدُ، وَتَخْرَبُ وَتُحَطَّمُ مَنَصَّاتُ الْقُرْبَانِ، وَتُكَسَّرُ وَتَزُولُ أَصْنَامُكُمْ، وَتُحَطَّمُ مَوَاقِدُ الْبَخُورِ، وَتَفْنَى أَعْمَالُكُمْ،

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, predicting that the cities and worship places of the Israelites will be destroyed. The purpose is to end their idol worship and return them to true worship of God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you play with every day. Now, think about if that toy was broken and you couldn't play with it anymore. That's what God is saying will happen to the idols the Israelites love so much. He wants them to stop playing with these false toys and come back to Him.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet of God, wrote this verse around 593-571 BC. He was addressing the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. This prophecy reflects the judgment of God on the idolatry and sin of the Israelites, which was prevalent in their culture.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse can remind us to let go of things that distract us from God, like excessive time on social media or material possessions. It's about putting God first and not allowing anything to come between us and our relationship with Him.

Topics

• judgment
• idolatry
• repentance
• worship
• destruction
• return

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 2:28
• Hosea 8:4
• Isaiah 10:34
• 1 Corinthians 10:14
• Revelation 2:14

Frequently Asked Questions

What does God want the Israelites to do according to Ezekiel 6:6?

God wants the Israelites to stop their idol worship and return to true worship of Him.

How does this verse apply to Christians today?

Christians today can apply this verse by examining their lives for anything that takes precedence over God and making a commitment to put Him first.

Can you explain the term 'high places' in this verse?

'High places' refers to elevated areas or temples where the Israelites would worship their idols and false gods, often overlooking the worship of the true God.

What other verses in the Bible discuss the destruction of idols?

Other verses that discuss the destruction of idols include Jeremiah 2:28 and Hosea 8:4, which similarly warn against idol worship and its consequences.