Ezekiel 36:7

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

এই হেতুকে, প্ৰভু যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে: মই হাত দাঙি শপত খাই কৈছোঁ, তোমালোকৰ চাৰিওফালে থকা জাতিবোৰেহে নিজ নিজ লাজ ভোগ কৰিব।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking and saying that the heathen, or the surrounding nations, will bear their shame. This is a promise from God, emphasizing the certainty of His word.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with your friends and some of them make fun of you. God is saying that those who are mean and make fun of others will feel really bad about it later. It's like when you do something wrong and feel ashamed.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BC. It was addressed to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon, and it reassures them of God's promises and the eventual downfall of their enemies.

Living It Out Today

Imagine a scenario where your colleagues gossip about you at work. This verse can remind you that those who spread negativity will eventually face the consequences of their actions and feel ashamed.

Topics

• promise
• shame
• retribution
• God's justice
• prophetic word
• faith

Related Verses

• Isaiah 66:5
• Romans 2:23
• Jeremiah 25:12
• 2 Chronicles 36:23
• Isaiah 49:23

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 36:7?

God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, emphasizing His promises and assurances to the Israelites.

What does it mean to 'bear their shame'?

To bear their shame means that the surrounding nations will face the consequences of their actions and feel ashamed of their behavior.

How does this verse apply to modern believers?

Modern believers can find assurance in God's promises and the certainty that those who act unjustly will face the consequences of their actions.

What is the significance of 'I have lifted up mine hand'?

Lifting up one's hand is a gesture of swearing an oath, emphasizing the certainty and solemnity of God's promise in this verse.