Son of man, thy brethren, even thy brethren, the men of thy kindred, and all the house of Israel wholly, are they unto whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, Get you far from the LORD: unto us is this land given in possession.
Listen, the people still living in Jerusalem are talking about your family, your relatives, and basically all of Israel who were taken away. They're saying, 'Those people are far from God now, this land belongs to us.'
The people left behind were claiming God had abandoned the exiles and given their land away.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was speaking to the Jewish exiles in Babylon, conveying God's messages about the judgment of Jerusalem and the restoration of His people. The inhabitants of Jerusalem were mocking the exiles, claiming that they were cut off from God and that the land of Israel belonged solely to those still in the city, reflecting a deep division and pride among the Israelites. This context highlights God's broader plan to address the unfaithfulness of His people and reaffirm His sovereignty over the nation.
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