Ezekiel 16:52
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
বিশেষকৈ তুমি নিজৰ বায়েৰা-ভনীয়েৰাৰ বাবে বিচাৰ নিষ্পত্তি কৰাত তুমিও নিজ অপমান ভোগ কৰা; তুমি তেওঁলোকতকৈ যি অধিক ঘিণলগীয়া পাপ কৰিলা, তোমাৰ সেই পাপবোৰৰ দ্বাৰাই তেওঁলোক তোমাতকৈ অধিক ধাৰ্মিক হ’ল; এতেকে তুমি নিজৰ বায়েৰা-ভনীয়েৰাক ধাৰ্মিক পতাত নিজেও বিবৰ্ণ হোৱা আৰু নিজ অপমান ভোগ কৰা।
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from God through the prophet Ezekiel. It addresses a city, representing people who have judged others harshly. God says they are actually worse in their sins and must accept their shame for being hypocritical.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're judging your friends for being messy, but your room is even messier. God is saying, 'You can't judge others when you're doing worse yourself. You need to admit your own mess and feel ashamed.'
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet in the Old Testament, wrote this around 600 BC to the Israelites in exile. God was using this message to show that the city of Jerusalem was worse in its sins than the cities of Samaria and Sodom, which they had judged.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can apply to someone who criticizes others for behaviors they themselves are guilty of. For example, if someone is quick to judge others for gossiping when they themselves do it more frequently, they should own up to their own faults.
Topics
judgmenthypocrisyrepentanceshameconfessionforgiveness
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of Ezekiel 16:52?
The main message is about the consequences of hypocrisy and the need for self-reflection and confession of one's sins.
How can this verse help someone struggling with judgmental attitudes?
This verse can help someone realize the importance of examining their own faults before judging others, promoting humility and self-awareness.
Is this verse applicable to all people or just specific groups?
This verse is universally applicable, as it addresses the human tendency towards hypocrisy and the need for genuine repentance.
What does Ezekiel 16:52 teach about shame and confession?
It teaches that shame is part of the process of acknowledging one's wrongs, and true confession involves accepting and acknowledging one's own faults.
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