Ezekiel 20:32

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 20:32 is a powerful statement from God, addressing the Israelites' practices and their implications. The verse critiques the Israelites for offering gifts and making their sons pass through the fire as part of idolatrous rituals. By doing so, they are essentially polluting themselves with idols, a practice that persists to this day according to Ezekiel's time. This act is not only seen as defiling but also raises the question of their right to inquire about divine matters. God emphatically declares, "I will not be inquired of by you," signaling his disapproval and asserting his authority, indicating that such practices have severed the Israelites' relationship with him.