Ezekiel 7:12

"Violence has risen up into a rod of wickedness. None of them will remain, nor of their multitude, nor of their wealth. There will be nothing of value among them."

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 7:12 paints a dire picture of judgment and dissolution, emphasizing that violence and wickedness have become pervasive and destructive forces within the community. This verse suggests that no one will escape this fate—no individual, no group, and certainly not their accumulated wealth or possessions, as even what might seem valuable is rendered worthless by divine retribution. The imagery conveys a sense of total collapse, leaving nothing but ruin in its wake, reflecting the severity of God's judgment against those who persist in wickedness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The day -Either of temporal or final judgment. It was grievous for an Israelite to part with his land. But now the seller need not mourn his loss, nor the buyer exult in him gain. All should live the pitiful lives of strangers in another country.

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