Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
The leaders in the city are like hungry wolves tearing apart their prey, they're willing to kill people and destroy lives just to make dirty money.
When leaders care more about profit than people, they become predators.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Ezekiel, around the 6th century BC, the nation of Judah was facing God's judgment due to rampant corruption, idolatry, and social injustice among its people. Ezekiel, a prophet speaking to the exiled Jews in Babylon, was delivering a divine message condemning the leaders of Jerusalem for their abusive practices. These leaders were compared to wolves because they exploited the vulnerable for personal wealth, leading to violence and societal destruction.
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