Ezekiel 22:4

"You shall say, ‘The Lord GOD says: “A city that sheds blood within herself, that her time may come, and that makes idols against herself to defile her!"

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 22:4 describes a city that is both violent and idolatrous, highlighting its moral decay. The city's inhabitants have shed blood within their own ranks and created idols that defile them, indicating a society deeply corrupted by violence and false worship. This vivid imagery underscores the severe judgment coming upon such a place, reflecting the broader theme in Ezekiel of divine retribution for societal sin.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thy days, -i. e., of judgment; “thy years,” i. e., of visitation (compareEzekiel 20:25,Ezekiel 20:39). A reproach ... a mocking -Judah shall be like the AmmonitesEzekiel 21:28.

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