Ezekiel 16:21
"“‘“Moreover you have taken your sons and your daughters, whom you have borne to me, and you have sacrificed these to them to be devoured. Was your prostitution a small matter,"
Key Reflection
Ezekiel 16:21 is a poignant verse that vividly depicts the idolatrous practices of Israel, comparing their actions to those of an unfaithful wife. The prophet uses graphic imagery—sacrificing one's own children—to illustrate the depth of their spiritual adultery and the severity with which God views such offenses. This text underscores the gravity of breaking covenantal promises and turning away from the true worship of Yahweh for false gods, highlighting how such actions are far from minor in divine eyes.
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