Ezekiel 14:4

"“Son of man, these men have taken their idols into their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face. Should I be inquired of at all by them?"

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 14:4 highlights a critical issue within the Israelite community, where individuals had incorporated idols into their hearts and placed their moral failings (stumbling blocks) in plain sight. This verse underscores how deeply rooted these idolatrous practices were, as even when confronted by Ezekiel, they sought his counsel despite their persistent sins. The cultural context reveals that such idol worship was not merely superficial but profoundly impacted their core beliefs and actions, making them resistant to genuine spiritual transformation and honest repentance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Omit “that cometh.” According to the multitiude of his idols -i. e., I will give him an answer as delusive as the idols which he serves. Compare Micaiah’s answer to Ahab1 Kings 22:15.

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