Ezekiel 36:3
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
এই হেতুকে ভাববাণী প্ৰচাৰ কৰি কোৱা, ‘প্ৰভু যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে: জাতিবোৰ অৱশিষ্ট লোকে তোমালোকক অধিকাৰ কৰিবৰ কাৰণে, তেওঁলোকে তোমালোকক ধ্বংস কৰিলে আৰু চাৰিওফালে তোমালোকক গ্ৰাস কৰিলে; আৰু তোমালোক গপীহঁতৰ গপৰ ও লোকসকলে চৰ্চ্চি ফুৰাৰ বিষয় থ’লো।
What Does This Mean?
God tells Ezekiel to prophesy that because others have harmed Israel, making it seem like a possession for other nations, Israel has become a subject of ridicule and shame. God is speaking through Ezekiel to address the suffering of Israel.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your toys were taken and people made fun of you for it. God is saying that even though others have taken and mocked Israel, he still loves them and will help them.
Historical Background
Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites who were exiled in Babylon. At that time, Israel had been conquered and was a subject of ridicule among other nations.
Living It Out Today
This verse reminds us that when we face ridicule or loss, God sees and cares about our suffering. For example, if a person is bullied at school, they can know that God sees their pain and will bring healing and justice.
Topics
hopesalvationcomfortreconciliationredemptionsuffering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in Ezekiel 36:3?
God is speaking through Ezekiel, a prophet, to address the suffering and ridicule Israel faced.
What does it mean that Israel is 'a possession unto the residue of the heathen'?
It means that Israel had been conquered and taken by other nations, making them a possession or subject of those nations.
How does this verse apply to people today?
This verse reminds us that God sees and cares about our suffering and will provide comfort and restoration, just as he promised to Israel.
What other verses can help understand this passage?
Verses like Jeremiah 30:17 and Isaiah 54:7 provide more context on God's promise of restoration and comfort to Israel.