Ezekiel 44:28
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
‘আৰু পুৰোহিতসকলে এক আধিপত্য পাব; ময়েই তেওঁলোকৰ সেই আধিপত্য; আৰু তেওঁলোকে তেওঁলোকক ইস্ৰায়েলৰ মাজত কোনো আধিপত্য নিদিব; ময়েই তেওঁলোকৰ আধিপত্য।
What Does This Mean?
This verse is God speaking to the priests, promising to be their inheritance instead of land. It means God will provide for them, and they don't need physical land in Israel.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really good friend who says, 'I'll be your best toy and you don't need to have any other toys.' That's what God is saying to the priests in this verse. He's saying He'll be all they need.
Historical Background
The verse comes from the Book of Ezekiel, written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. It was addressed to the Israelites in exile, reminding them of God's promise to care for the priests who serve Him.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this can apply to people who feel they need to achieve something big to be valued. Like a teacher who feels they need to get a big salary, but God says, 'I am your inheritance, you don't need that.'
Topics
inheritancepriestsGod's provisionfaithservicepromise
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the 'they' in Ezekiel 44:28?
The 'they' refers to the priests, who are being promised that God will be their inheritance.
What does it mean that God is their inheritance?
It means that God will provide everything they need, just as an inheritance provides for someone. They don't need to have land or property because God will take care of them.
Why is this promise important for the priests?
This promise is important because it reassures the priests that their value and provision come directly from God, not from material possessions or land.
How does this verse relate to the concept of faith?
This verse relates to faith because it encourages reliance on God's provision rather than on earthly possessions, emphasizing trust in God's promises.