That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife,
He doesn't participate in those sketchy mountain rituals, doesn't worship Israel's fake gods, and doesn't mess around with someone else's wife.
Stay away from shady religious stuff and don't cross moral boundaries, especially with other people's relationships.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel addressed the exiled Israelites, emphasizing personal accountability for sin rather than the inherited guilt from previous generations, as seen in the surrounding verses of chapter 18. In ancient Israelite culture, "eating upon the mountains" symbolized participation in idolatrous rituals on high places, which were common sites for pagan worship, while lifting eyes to idols referred to direct involvement in false religion, and defiling a neighbor's wife highlighted violations of moral and marital laws. This verse is part of a broader message contrasting the righteous life with sinful behaviors to illustrate God's justice.
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