Ezekiel 11:4
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
এই হেতুকে হে মনুষ্য সন্তান, তেওঁলোকৰ বিৰুদ্ধে ভাববাণী প্ৰচাৰ কৰা!”
What Does This Mean?
This verse is God speaking to Ezekiel, telling him to prophesy against the people who are doing wrong things. Ezekiel is told to speak out and warn them of their actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine your mom or dad telling you to tell your friends not to play too rough because they might get hurt. God is telling Ezekiel to tell the people not to do bad things because it will hurt them.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. The audience was Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of turmoil and questioning of God's promises.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be a teacher warning students about the dangers of cheating on exams. Just like Ezekiel had to speak the truth, the teacher must do the same to protect the students from harmful consequences.
Topics
prophetswarningtruthconsequencesGod's messagesspiritual guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God ask Ezekiel to prophesy against the people?
God asks Ezekiel to warn the people because they were doing wrong things that would lead to bad consequences. Ezekiel's role was to deliver God's message for their own good.
What does it mean to 'prophesy'?
To prophesy means to speak God's message. It's like being a messenger who delivers an important message from God to the people.
Who were the people Ezekiel was supposed to prophesy against?
Ezekiel was prophesying against the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. These were people who had turned away from God and were not following His commands.
How does this verse relate to modern times?
In modern times, this verse reminds us of the importance of speaking the truth and warning others of harmful behaviors, much like teachers or parents do to protect their students or children.