Ezekiel 11:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he said to me, 'Listen, these are the guys who are scheming and giving terrible advice to everyone in this city.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God sees the people in power who are leading others down the wrong path.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon around the 6th century BC, receiving visions from God about the sins of Jerusalem. In this specific vision, God points out the city's leaders who were plotting evil schemes and giving harmful advice, contributing to the moral decay that led to Judah's judgment. This reflects the broader historical context of Babylonian invasion and exile as divine punishment for Israel's unfaithfulness.

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