Ezekiel 12:17
"But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence, that they may declare all their abominations among the nations where they come. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’”"
Key Reflection
In Ezekiel 12:17, God is speaking to his prophet about a future exile of Israelites who will be scattered among various nations as punishment for their sins. The historical context suggests that these exiles would survive the trials of war (sword), famine, and disease, but they would also carry with them the knowledge of their own evil deeds—abominations that defied God’s laws. This prophecy warns that through their suffering and subsequent preaching in foreign lands, Israel's moral failures would become known to other nations, serving as a testament to divine judgment and a reminder of God's sovereignty over history.
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