Ezekiel 16:56 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You wouldn't even mention your sister Sodom back when you were feeling all high and mighty about yourself.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Pride makes us forget how we used to judge others for the exact same things.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile around the 6th century BC, the prophet uses vivid allegories to condemn Jerusalem for its spiritual unfaithfulness and pride. Sodom, a city destroyed by God in the account of Genesis for its grave sins, serves as a comparison to show how Jerusalem's arrogance made it even more culpable. Ezekiel highlights that Jerusalem, in its pride, didn't even mention Sodom as a warning, revealing a deeper level of self-deception and moral blindness.

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