Ezekiel 9:9

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Et il me dit: L'iniquité de la maison d'Israël et de Juda est grande au-delà de toute mesure; le pays est rempli de meurtres, et la ville pleine d'injustices; car ils disent: L'Éternel a abandonné le pays; l'Éternel ne voit rien.

What Does This Mean?

In Ezekiel 9:9, a divine figure tells Ezekiel that the people of Israel and Judah have committed very serious sins. The land is filled with violence and the city with wickedness because the people believe God has abandoned them and does not see what they do.

Explained for Children

Imagine a playground where kids keep breaking the rules and think the teacher isn't watching. They think they can do anything they want because no one is looking. But in this verse, God is like the teacher who sees everything and tells Ezekiel that the people are doing very bad things, thinking He doesn't care.

Historical Background

Ezekiel 9:9 is part of the book written by the prophet Ezekiel, who lived around 600 BCE. He was speaking to the Israelites and Judahites who were exiled in Babylon. The cultural setting was one of moral decay and religious apostasy, with the people thinking God had abandoned them.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse can remind us of the importance of honesty and integrity, even when we feel unseen or unjudged. For example, a teenager might think that cheating on a test is okay because the teacher doesn't catch everyone. This verse challenges us to act with integrity, knowing that God sees and cares about our actions.

Topics

• sin
• judgment
• faith
• divine presence
• moral decay
• God's awareness

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 33:12
• Psalm 94:7
• Isaiah 59:15
• Romans 2:11
• Jeremiah 5:26

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when it says 'the land is full of blood'?

This phrase refers to the widespread violence and murder happening among the people, indicating a society where bloodshed is common.

Why do the people think God doesn't see them?

The people feel abandoned and assume that because they are in exile and experiencing hardships, God must not be watching over them or caring for them.

How can this verse help us today?

This verse encourages us to maintain moral integrity and to recognize that God is always aware of our actions, regardless of whether we feel we are being watched.

What does 'exceeding great' imply about their sins?

The phrase 'exceeding great' suggests that the sins committed by the people are of a particularly serious nature, indicating a deep moral and spiritual corruption.