Ezekiel 29:7
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
যেতিয়া তেওঁলোকে তোমালোকক খামোচ মাৰি ধৰিছিল, তেতিয়া তোমালোকে তেওঁলোকক ভাঙিলা আৰু সকলোৰে কান্ধ ফালিলা; আৰু যেতিয়া তেওঁলোকে তোমালোকৰ ওপৰত ভৰ দিছিল, তেতিয়া তুমি তেওঁলোকৰ ভৰি ভাগিলা আৰু তেওঁলোকৰ সকলোৰে কঁকালৰ জোৰা লৰাই তেওঁলোকক অচল কৰিলা।
What Does This Mean?
This verse is about how Egypt, when it tried to help others, ended up causing them harm instead. God, through the prophet Ezekiel, is explaining that Egypt's strength failed those who relied on it.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who always promises to hold your hand and help you, but when you take their hand, they pull so hard it hurts your shoulder. This is what happened with Egypt: it promised help but ended up hurting those who trusted it.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 600 B.C. to the people of Judah, who were exiled in Babylon. At this time, Egypt was seen as a powerful ally, but God warned that Egypt was unreliable and would let them down.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse reminds us to rely on genuine support systems and not on those who promise help but can't deliver. For example, a friend who always cancels plans can be disappointing and hurtful.
Topics
trustreliabilityalliesprophetic warningsGod's sovereigntyEgypt
Related Verses
Ezekiel 29:18Ezekiel 30:1-3Isaiah 19:11-15Jeremiah 46:13-16Matthew 7:24-27
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in Ezekiel 29:7?
God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, warning the people about the unreliability of Egypt as an ally.
What does this verse mean for us today?
It reminds us to be cautious of false promises and to seek support from reliable sources, both in personal relationships and in our faith journey.
Why is Egypt mentioned in this verse?
Egypt was considered a powerful and influential nation at the time, but God is warning that it could not be trusted as a reliable ally.
How does this verse connect with other parts of the Bible?
This verse is part of Ezekiel's broader prophecies about Egypt and connects with other prophetic warnings in the Old Testament, such as those in Isaiah and Jeremiah.