KJV ORIGINAL
And the Levites that are gone away far from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Levites who walked away from me when Israel lost their way — who chose to chase after fake gods instead of staying close to me — they're going to have to face the consequences of what they did.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you choose to walk away from God, you own the consequences that come with that choice.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The prophet Ezekiel wrote this book to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to provide guidance for spiritual restoration and a vision for a future temple and its proper worship after their return from exile.
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