Ezekiel 16:6

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

সেই সময়ত মই তোমাৰ ওচৰেদি গৈ তোমাৰ তেজত তোমাক ধৰফৰোৱা দেখি তোমাক ক’লোঁ যে, যদিও তুমি নিজ তেজত পৰি আছা, তথাপি জীয়াই থাকা, হয়, মই তোমাক ক’লোঁ, যে, যদিও তুমি নিজ তেজত পৰি আছা, তথাপি জীয়াই থাকা।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking to Jerusalem, describing it as being in a state of pollution and blood when He found it. God says, even in that condition, He gave it life. The key message is God's grace and the offer of new life.

Explained for Children

Imagine you found a sick puppy in the rain, all dirty and hurt. You could have left it there, but instead, you picked it up and brought it home to heal it. That's like God finding Jerusalem in a bad state and giving it a chance to live.

Historical Background

The Book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. This verse is part of a series of messages directed at Jerusalem, warning of God's judgment and offering hope of restoration. It reflects the cultural context of a city that had fallen into moral corruption.

Living It Out Today

Consider someone in your community who is struggling with addiction or facing severe hardships. Like God in this verse, extending grace and offering help can mean the difference between life and death. This could be through offering a safe place to stay, connecting them to resources, or simply showing kindness.

Topics

• grace
• salvation
• forgiveness
• hope
• restoration
• judgment

Related Verses

• Exodus 3:7
• Isaiah 43:1-7
• Jeremiah 31:1-4
• John 3:16
• Romans 5:8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'polluted in thine own blood' mean?

It means Jerusalem was in a state of moral and spiritual decay, symbolized by 'pollution' and 'blood', indicating a violent or corrupt condition.

How does this verse show God's grace?

God offers life to Jerusalem even when it is in its worst state, demonstrating His grace and willingness to forgive and restore.

What can we learn about restoration from this verse?

We learn that restoration is possible for anyone, no matter how far they have fallen. God's offer of life and restoration is unconditional.

How does this relate to modern situations?

It relates to situations where individuals or communities are in desperate need, and the offer of help and new life can transform their circumstances.