Ezekiel 16:45

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

নিজ স্বামী আৰু নিজ সন্তানক ঘিণ কৰা তোমাৰ মাতৃৰ জীয়েক তুমি; নিজ স্বামী আৰু নিজ সন্তানক ঘিণ কৰা তোমাৰ ভায়েৰা-ভনীয়েৰাৰ তুমি ভনীয়েক; তোমালোকৰ মাতৃ হিত্তীয়া আৰু তোমালোকৰ পিতৃ ইমোৰীয়া আছিল।

What Does This Mean?

This verse is part of a message from God through the prophet Ezekiel. It speaks to Jerusalem, calling her a daughter who hates her husband and children, like her mother and sisters did. The verse is emphasizing the unfaithfulness and rebellion of Jerusalem.

Explained for Children

Imagine a family where the children and their mother don't like their dad or each other. That's kind of what this verse is talking about, but with a city named Jerusalem as the child and God as the father. It's saying that Jerusalem is acting just like her family, not liking her father and her own children.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. He was speaking to the people of Jerusalem, who had been unfaithful to God, their 'husband.' The cultural setting was one of judgment and exile, as God was punishing Jerusalem for her sins.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, if someone is in a relationship and constantly feels disconnected or unfaithful to their partner, this verse can serve as a reminder to examine why they are feeling this way and consider if there are deeper issues of trust or commitment that need to be addressed.

Topics

• faithfulness
• judgment
• exile
• relationship with God
• punishment
• repentance

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 16:1-63
• Ezekiel 23:1-49
• Jeremiah 3:1-25
• Hosea 1-3
• John 15:1-17

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Ezekiel use family terms in this verse?

Ezekiel uses these terms to make a powerful analogy that the people of Jerusalem are like an unfaithful family who has rejected God, their father and husband.

What does it mean that Jerusalem's mother was a Hittite and her father an Amorite?

This refers to the pagan origins of Jerusalem, emphasizing that her ancestors were not faithful to God, which ties into the theme of unfaithfulness.

How can this verse be applied to personal relationships today?

This verse can be applied to personal relationships by considering the importance of faithfulness and the consequences of turning away from one's partner.

What is the broader message of Ezekiel 16?

Ezekiel 16 paints a picture of God’s love for Israel, despite her unfaithfulness, and calls her to repentance and restoration.