Ezekiel 36:14

"“‘The Lord GOD says: “Because they say to you, ‘You are a devourer of men, and have been a bereaver of your nation;’"

Key Reflection

The Lord declares through Ezekiel that his people had been accused of being ruthless in their treatment of others, described as a "devourer of men" and a "bereaver," meaning one who causes the death of many and leaves devastation in their wake. This accusation would have resonated with the original audience, who likely experienced the devastating effects of war and exile, which left them in a state of mourning and despair, aligning with these harsh descriptions.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Bereave -Or, as in the margin: i. e., the land shall not prove the ruin of its inhabitants by tempting them (as of old time) to the sin of idolatry.

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