Ezekiel 18:11

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

وَلَمْ يَصْنَعْ شَيْئاً مِنْ ذَلِكَ الْخَيْرِ، بَلْ صَعِدَ إِلَى الْجِبَالِ لِيَأْكُلَ أَمَامَ الأَصْنَامِ، وَزَنَى مَعَ امْرَأَةِ جَارِهِ،

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes someone who does not follow God's commands. They eat on the mountains, which was a place of worship for false gods, and they commit adultery. Ezekiel is speaking, and the key message is about how these actions show a lack of faith in God.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you made a promise to your friend to only eat your favorite snack at home, but instead, you eat it at the playground and also take a toy that doesn't belong to you. That's like what this verse is talking about, but with God's rules.

Historical Background

Ezekiel wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. He addressed the Jewish people, who were living among Babylonians and facing temptations to follow false gods. The cultural context was one of religious and moral challenges.

Living It Out Today

Today, someone might choose to follow harmful peer pressure instead of their moral values, like using drugs at a party or cheating on a test. This verse reminds us to stay true to our values and commitments.

Topics

• faith
• adultery
• worship
• idolatry
• commitment
• sin

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 31:16
• Isaiah 57:7
• 1 Corinthians 10:14
• Romans 6:16
• 1 John 2:15

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'eaten upon the mountains' mean?

Eating on the mountains refers to engaging in idol worship, often associated with sacrifices and rituals performed on mountain tops.

How does adultery fit into this verse?

Adultery here represents a violation of a sacred covenant, showing a disregard for moral laws and a betrayal of trust.

What can we learn about faith from this verse?

This verse teaches us that true faith involves staying committed to God's commands even when faced with temptations or pressures to do otherwise.

How does this relate to the Babylonian exile?

During the exile, the Jewish people were tempted by Babylonian idols and practices. Ezekiel warns against these, emphasizing the importance of maintaining faith in God.