Ezekiel 7:17
"But of those who escape, they will escape and will be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them moaning, everyone in his iniquity."
Key Reflection
In Ezekiel 7:17, the prophet describes the plight of those who manage to escape the impending judgment and destruction of Jerusalem. These survivors are likened to doves seeking refuge in mountain caves during a storm, symbolizing their desperate flight from the city's turmoil. The mention of "all of them moaning" highlights their collective grief and guilt, reflecting the weight of personal sins that contribute to their current plight.
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