For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will answer him by myself:
Anyone from Israel, or even outsiders living among them, who turns away from me and sets up idols in their heart, basically putting their sin right in front of their face, and then has the nerve to go ask a prophet about me? I'll handle that conversation myself.
You can't worship other things in your heart and then expect God to play along when you come asking questions.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the Jewish people during their exile in Babylon, a time when many had turned away from God due to widespread idolatry and unfaithfulness. In this verse, God warns that both native Israelites and foreigners living among them who harbor idols in their hearts and seek prophets for guidance will receive a direct response from Him, emphasizing personal accountability. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's intolerance for divided loyalties during a period of national judgment.
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