Ezekiel 28:7

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

এই কাৰণে চোৱা, মই বিদেশীসকলক তোমাৰ বিৰুদ্ধে আনিম, যি সকল আন জাতিবোৰৰ মাজৰ ভয়ানক মানুহ! তেওঁলোকে তোমাৰ জ্ঞান-কান্তিৰ বিৰুদ্ধে নিজ নিজ তৰোৱাল উলিয়াব আৰু তোমাৰ উজ্জ্বলতা অশুচি কৰিব!

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a prophecy from God, speaking to the ruler of Tyre, warning that foreign invaders will come and destroy the city's beauty and wisdom. The message is about divine judgment and the consequences of pride and arrogance.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a beautiful toy that everyone admired, but you became so proud of it that you started to act like no one else mattered. One day, some bullies come and take it away, ruining everything. This is like God saying that if you get too proud, He might let others come and take away what you're proud of.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet in the 6th century BCE, wrote this during the Babylonian exile. The book of Ezekiel addresses the judgment of God on Israel and surrounding nations, including Tyre, for their sins and arrogance.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us that pride can lead to our downfall. For example, a CEO who is so proud of their company that they ignore the needs of their employees might find their business failing when the employees leave or rebel.

Topics

• judgment
• pride
• wisdom
• humility
• divine punishment
• foreign invasion

Related Verses

• Isaiah 13:19
• Jeremiah 50:29
• Matthew 23:12
• 1 Corinthians 10:12
• James 4:6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of Ezekiel 28:7?

The main message is that divine judgment will come upon those who are proud and arrogant, leading to the destruction of their beauty and wisdom.

Who is the speaker in Ezekiel 28:7?

The speaker is God, as He is addressing the ruler of Tyre and warning of the consequences of his actions.

How does this verse relate to the concept of pride?

This verse shows that pride can lead to destruction, as the ruler of Tyre was proud of his wisdom and beauty, but God warns that he will face judgment for his arrogance.

What can we learn from Ezekiel 28:7 for our daily lives?

We can learn that pride can lead to downfall and that we should be humble, recognizing our dependence on God and the consequences of our actions.