Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.
Listen, here's what was actually wrong with Sodom: they were proud, had way too much food, and spent their time doing absolutely nothing productive. And get this, they completely ignored people who were struggling and needed help.
Sodom's real problem wasn't what you think, they were selfish, lazy, and couldn't be bothered to help anyone in need.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet is delivering a message from God to the people of Jerusalem, comparing their sins to those of ancient Sodom as a form of rebuke. While Sodom is famously known from the story in Genesis for its destruction due to grave wickedness, this verse specifically highlights everyday moral failures like pride, excess, idleness, and neglect of the vulnerable. This context underscores God's consistent concern for social justice and humility among His people.
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