And ye shall know that I am the LORD: for ye have not walked in my statutes, neither executed my judgments, but have done after the manners of the heathen that are round about you.
And you'll finally understand that I am the LORD: because you haven't followed my ways or lived by my standards, but instead you've copied the lifestyle of all the non-believers around you.
God's calling out his people for ditching his way of life and just copying everyone else instead.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was delivering God's message to the exiled Israelites, who were facing judgment for their unfaithfulness. They had ignored God's laws and instead embraced the idolatrous practices of the surrounding nations, which violated their covenant with Him and led to their captivity. This verse highlights God's declaration of His sovereignty as a response to their rebellion.
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