Ezekiel 8:14

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Et il me conduisit à l'entrée de la porte de la maison de l'Eternel, du côté du septentrion. Et voici, il y avait là des femmes assises, qui pleuraient Thammuz.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Ezekiel, a man brings the prophet Ezekiel to a gate in the temple and shows him women sitting there weeping for Tammuz. Tammuz was a false god, and this shows how the Israelites were worshipping other gods instead of the Lord.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're visiting a big church and you see some ladies sitting there crying because they miss a toy that isn't real. That's like what was happening here, but instead of a toy, the ladies were crying for a false god named Tammuz.

Historical Background

Ezekiel was a prophet who wrote this during the Babylonian exile, around 593 BCE. He was showing the people that worshipping false gods was wrong, and this was part of a series of visions he had from God to warn the Israelites.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us to stay focused on God and not let distractions or false beliefs lead us away from our faith. For example, a person might be tempted to follow a popular trend that goes against their beliefs, but this verse encourages them to stay true to their values.

Topics

• idolatry
• worship
• prophets
• false gods
• spiritual guidance
• reform

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 18:30
• Deuteronomy 12:30-31
• 2 Kings 23:5
• Acts 19:24
• Romans 1:25

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Tammuz?

Tammuz was a false god worshipped by ancient people in Mesopotamia, often associated with fertility and agriculture.

Why were the women weeping for Tammuz?

The women were likely mourning the death of Tammuz, as part of a ritual associated with the false god's worship, showing their devotion to him.

What lesson does this verse teach?

This verse teaches that following false gods can lead to spiritual downfall and that true devotion should be directed only to the Lord.

How does this verse apply to modern life?

It reminds us to avoid being swayed by false beliefs or distractions that can lead us away from our true faith and values.