Ezekiel 11:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the LORD; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the Spirit of the Lord came over me and told me to speak up: 'This is what the Lord says, I know exactly what you're all thinking, Israel. Every single thought that crosses your mind, I'm aware of it.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God knows your thoughts before you even finish thinking them.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, receiving divine visions to warn of God's judgment on Jerusalem for the people's unfaithfulness. In this vision, God speaks through Ezekiel to confront the leaders of Israel, emphasizing His awareness of their secret thoughts amid widespread corruption and idolatry. This highlights God's role as the all-knowing judge during a period of national exile and impending destruction.

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