Son of man, speak unto the elders of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye come to enquire of me? As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by you.
Listen up, go tell the leaders of Israel this message from God: 'So you came here wanting answers from me? I swear on my own life, I'm not answering any of your questions right now.'
Sometimes God says 'not today' when we're not approaching him with the right heart.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon around the 6th century BC, delivering messages from God during a time of national judgment for Israel's persistent idolatry and rebellion. The elders of Israel, who were community leaders in exile, approached Ezekiel to seek God's guidance, possibly hoping for reassurance or direction in their difficult circumstances. However, God responds through Ezekiel by refusing to answer, emphasizing His holiness and the consequences of their unfaithfulness as outlined in the broader context of Ezekiel's prophecies.
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