Ezekiel 17:15
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
কিন্তু যিৰূচালেমৰ ৰজাই মিচৰীয়াসকলৰ পৰা ঘোঁৰা আৰু অনেক মানুহ পাবৰ কাৰণে মিচৰলৈ নিজ দূতবোৰক পঠিয়াই দিলে আৰু তেওঁৰ অহিতে বিদ্ৰোহ কৰিলে। তেওঁ উন্নতি লাভ কৰিব নে? এনে কৰ্ম কৰা জনে জানো ৰক্ষা পাব? তেওঁ যদি এই নিয়মটি ভাঙে, তেওঁ ৰক্ষা পাব নে?
What Does This Mean?
This verse talks about a king who broke his promise to his ally by asking for help from another country. The verse asks if the king will succeed or escape punishment for doing such things. Ezekiel is the speaker here, warning of the consequences of such actions.
Explained for Children
Imagine you promised not to eat cookies before dinner, but you sneak to the neighbor's house to get some. This verse is like a warning from a friend, asking if you'll get away with breaking your promise or if there will be trouble.
Historical Background
Ezekiel wrote this around 590 BCE. He was a prophet speaking to the Israelites in exile. The verse reflects the political turmoil of that time, where alliances and betrayals were common.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this can apply to someone who breaks a business contract to form a new alliance, hoping to benefit. The verse reminds us that such actions often have consequences and rarely lead to true success.
Topics
faithfulnessconsequencesalliancesbetrayalwarningjudgment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to rebel against an ally?
Rebelling against an ally means breaking a promise or an agreement with someone you were supposed to support, often to seek help from someone else.
Why is seeking help from Egypt considered a betrayal?
During this time, alliances were crucial for survival. Seeking help from Egypt could weaken the king's relationship with his current ally and lead to conflict.
What are the potential consequences of breaking a covenant?
Breaking a covenant can lead to betrayal, loss of trust, and often, punishment or conflict, both in historical contexts and modern life.
How does this verse relate to personal decisions?
It reminds us that our choices, especially those involving promises or alliances, have consequences. It's important to consider the long-term impact of our decisions.
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