Because they had not executed my judgments, but had despised my statutes, and had polluted my sabbaths, and their eyes were after their fathers’ idols.
Because they completely ignored my guidelines, rejected my rules, treated my sabbaths like they meant nothing, and kept chasing after the same fake gods their parents worshipped.
They inherited their parents' bad habits and made all the same mistakes with idols.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet who spoke to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, addressing their nation's history of rebellion against God. In this verse, God highlights how the Israelites had repeatedly ignored His laws, defiled the Sabbath, and turned to their ancestors' idols, which contributed to their judgment and exile. This reflects a broader biblical theme of covenant unfaithfulness that spanned generations in Israel's story.
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