And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;
He doesn't take advantage of anyone, gives back what people put up as collateral, never steals or uses violence to get what he wants, shares his food with hungry people, and gives clothes to those who need them.
A good person lifts others up instead of using them.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the exiled Jews in Babylon around the 6th century BC, during a time when Israel faced judgment for their unfaithfulness to God's laws. In this chapter, God emphasizes individual responsibility for sin and righteousness, countering the belief that people were punished for their ancestors' actions rather than their own. The verse highlights practices like returning pledges and caring for the poor as essential markers of a just life in ancient Israelite society, where economic oppression and neglect of the vulnerable were widespread issues.
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