KJV ORIGINAL
For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen, I'm on your side, and I'm turning my attention back to you. You're going to be cultivated and planted again.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's saying 'I'm back in your corner' and promising a fresh start.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the exiled Israelites in Babylon around the 6th century BC, during a time when their land had been devastated by judgment for their unfaithfulness to God. This verse is part of God's promise to restore the mountains and land of Israel, symbolizing renewal after exile and desolation. It reflects God's covenant loyalty, assuring the people that He would turn back to them and make their barren land productive once more.
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