Ezekiel 16:9

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

গতিকে মই তোমাক পানীৰে ধুলোঁ, এনে কি, তোমাৰ গাৰ পৰা তোমাৰ তেজ সম্পূৰ্ণকৈ ধুই তেল ঘঁহিলোঁ।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking and says He washed away the dirt and blood from Jerusalem, and then anointed her with oil. This shows God's care and cleansing for His people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing in the mud and get really dirty. Then, your mom or dad gives you a nice bath and puts lotion on you. That's like what God did for Jerusalem, He cleaned her up and made her feel special.

Historical Background

Ezekiel wrote this around 593 BC. He was addressing Jerusalem and the Israelites, who were going through a period of judgment. The verse reflects the Israelites' history of being chosen by God and their need for cleansing.

Living It Out Today

Imagine someone who has made many mistakes and feels like they're covered in dirt and grime. This verse reminds us that God can clean us up completely and make us feel new and special again.

Topics

• cleansing
• redemption
• forgiveness
• restoration
• divine love
• salvation

Related Verses

• Genesis 35:1-15
• Isaiah 1:16-18
• John 13:10
• Romans 6:4
• 1 John 1:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 16:9?

God is speaking in this verse, referring to His actions of cleansing and anointing Jerusalem.

What does it mean to be anointed with oil?

Anointing with oil symbolizes being set apart for a special purpose or receiving God's blessing and consecration.

How does this verse relate to forgiveness?

This verse illustrates God's act of forgiveness by cleansing away the dirt and blood, representing sin and impurity, and renewing the individual.

What does Ezekiel 16:9 teach about God's care for His people?

The verse shows God's deep care and desire to cleanse and make His people feel special and new, emphasizing His loving and forgiving nature.