Ezekiel 4:15
"Then I said, “Ah Lord GOD! Behold, my soul has not been polluted; for from my youth up even until now I have not eaten of that which dies of itself, or is torn of animals. No abominable meat has come into my mouth!”"
Key Reflection
In Ezekiel 4:15, the prophet responds to a divine command by asserting his righteousness. He declares that he has maintained a strict dietary observance throughout his life—refraining from consuming any ritually unclean food, such as carrion or meat torn from an animal by wild beasts. This statement reflects both his personal integrity and the cultural and religious standards of ancient Israel, where purity laws were taken very seriously. By emphasizing his adherence to these laws, Ezekiel highlights his commitment to divine righteousness, even as he is about to face the trials described in this chapter.
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