Ezekiel 36:6

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

এতেকে তুমি ইস্ৰায়েলৰ দেশৰ বিষয়ে ভাববাণী প্ৰচাৰ কৰি পৰ্ব্বত আৰু উপপৰ্ব্বতবোৰক কোৱা, প্ৰভু যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে: চোৱা! জাতিবোৰে দিয়া লাজ তোমালোকে ভোগ কৰাৰ কাৰণে মোৰ অন্তৰ্জ্বালাত আৰু মোৰ ক্ৰোধত মই কৈছোঁ।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God, through the prophet Ezekiel, speaks to the land of Israel, specifically to its mountains, hills, rivers, and valleys. He expresses His anger because the land has been disgraced by other nations. The key message is that God is aware of the suffering of His land and promises to act.

Explained for Children

Imagine your favorite playground has been covered in trash and graffiti. You feel sad and angry about it. Now, think of God as the playground supervisor who sees what happened and promises to clean it up. He's saying, 'I see what happened, and I'm going to fix it.'

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. He was speaking to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of hardship and shame, with the land of Israel being occupied and its people suffering.

Living It Out Today

In today’s context, this verse can be applied to communities or places that have been harmed or disgraced. It reminds people that God is aware of the pain and promises to act, offering hope and encouragement for restoration.

Topics

• restoration
• divine justice
• hope
• shame
• promises
• exile

Related Verses

• Isaiah 40:4
• Jeremiah 31:12
• Joel 2:25
• Matthew 5:5
• Romans 8:22

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does God speak to the land in this way?

God speaks to the land this way to emphasize that He sees and cares about the pain and shame that His people are experiencing. It's a way of promising restoration and hope.

What does it mean that God speaks in His jealousy and fury?

God's jealousy and fury here refer to His passionate love for His people and His anger at the injustice done to them. It's not about envy but about His protective and just nature.

How can this verse encourage believers today?

This verse can encourage believers today by reminding them that God is aware of their suffering and promises to act, offering hope and restoration.

What are some cross-references for understanding this verse better?

Cross-references like Isaiah 40:4, Jeremiah 31:12, and Joel 2:25 provide thematic connections that help understand the promises and restoration God offers.