Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad;
You've been shoving and pushing with your shoulders, using your strength to knock down anyone who's already struggling, until you've driven them all away.
Using your power to push down people who are already hurting is not it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet is delivering a message from God to the leaders of Israel, who are depicted as negligent shepherds failing to care for their flock, representing the people of God. This verse specifically condemns these leaders for aggressively mistreating the weak and vulnerable, scattering them like sheep, which mirrors the historical turmoil of the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC when Israel was conquered and dispersed. The imagery of shepherds and flocks was common in ancient Near Eastern culture, emphasizing the responsibility of leaders to protect and nurture those under their care.
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