Ezekiel 4:3

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

আৰু তুমি এখন লোহাৰ তাওৱা লৈ, তোমাৰ আৰু নগৰৰ মাজত লোহাৰ গড়স্বৰূপে তাক স্থাপন কৰা। আৰু তালৈ কঠিন দৃষ্টি কৰা, তাতে সেয়ে অৱৰোধৰ অৱস্থাত পৰিব আৰু তুমি তাক অৱৰোধ কৰিবা; ইস্ৰায়েল-বংশৰ কাৰণে এয়ে চিন হ’ব।

What Does This Mean?

In Ezekiel 4:3, God instructs Ezekiel to use an iron pan as a barrier between him and a model of a city. This act symbolizes the siege of Jerusalem, showing that the city will be surrounded and attacked. The message is that the people of Israel will face severe consequences for their actions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy city, and your friend puts a big plate in front of it. This plate is like a wall that can't be moved. God asked Ezekiel to do something similar to show that a big, scary wall was coming to the real city, and the people inside would be in trouble.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites who were being punished for their sins, particularly idol worship. The setting was a time of political upheaval and divine judgment.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse can remind us of the consequences of our actions. For instance, a person who repeatedly chooses to lie might eventually face serious trust issues with friends or family, similar to how the iron pan symbolizes the consequences of the city's actions.

Topics

• judgment
• consequences
• obedience
• prophecy
• signs

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 52:4
• Isaiah 29:1-8
• Ezekiel 21:22
• Luke 19:41-44
• Revelation 20:9

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the iron pan represent?

The iron pan represents the wall that would surround and besiege Jerusalem, symbolizing the judgment God was bringing upon the city.

Why did God ask Ezekiel to do this?

God asked Ezekiel to set up the model siege to give a tangible, visual representation to the people of Israel, showing them the consequences of their disobedience.

How does this relate to modern times?

In modern times, this verse can be applied to understanding the consequences of our actions and the importance of obedience to God's commands.

What is the significance of Ezekiel's face being set against the city?

Ezekiel's face set against the city symbolizes the seriousness and inevitability of the judgment God was bringing, emphasizing that there would be no turning back.