Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because they say unto you, Thou land devourest up men, and hast bereaved thy nations;
This is what the Lord God says: People have been talking about you, saying 'That land just swallows people up and steals children from families.'
God acknowledges the harsh reputation your situation has earned.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel addressed the exiled Israelites, who were accusing their homeland of being a cursed land that "devoured" its people through repeated invasions and losses. This accusation reflected the nation's history of judgment and defeat, as seen in events like the Assyrian and Babylonian conquests. In this verse, God responds to these claims as part of a larger prophecy promising restoration to the land of Israel.
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