Ezekiel 14:11

"They will bear their iniquity. The iniquity of the prophet will be even as the iniquity of him who seeks him,"

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 14:11, the phrase suggests that individuals are responsible for their own sins and cannot shift blame to others, including prophets. This implies a personal accountability before God, where even those who seek out a prophet’s guidance remain accountable for their actions, highlighting both divine judgment and individual responsibility.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

“God,” it has been said, “punishes sins by means of sins,” but the end is the re-establishment of righteousness.

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