Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.
He totally disrespected the promise he made and broke the agreement, even after shaking hands on it. After pulling all this stuff, there's no way he's getting away with it.
Break your word after sealing the deal, and consequences will definitely find you.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet during the Babylonian exile, around the 6th century BC, when Judah was under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. In this chapter, Ezekiel uses an allegory of eagles and a vine to describe King Zedekiah's rebellion, specifically his breaking of an oath of loyalty sworn to Nebuchadnezzar after being installed as king. This act of treachery was seen as a violation of sacred covenants, which were highly valued in ancient Near Eastern cultures and often invoked God's name for enforcement.
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