Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou shalt drink of thy sister’s cup deep and large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in derision; it containeth much.
This is what the Lord God says: You're going to drink from the same cup of consequences your sister did, and it's a big one. People will mock you and make fun of you because this cup holds so much punishment.
When you follow someone else's destructive path, you'll face the same painful consequences they did.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet uses allegorical language to condemn Judah and Israel for their spiritual unfaithfulness, portraying them as two sisters who turned to idolatry and foreign alliances. This verse specifically addresses Jerusalem's judgment, using the metaphor of drinking from a cup of wrath to symbolize the humiliation and scorn that would come as divine punishment for their sins. The context reflects God's consistent warnings to His people through prophets like Ezekiel amid the nation's exile and impending destruction.
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