Wherefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye polluted after the manner of your fathers? and commit ye whoredom after their abominations?
So tell the people of Israel: This is what the Lord God says, Are you really going to keep making yourselves dirty the same way your parents did? Are you going to keep chasing after the same disgusting things they worshiped?
God's asking if you're really going to repeat your family's mistakes instead of choosing something better.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the exiled Jews in Babylon around the 6th century BC, during a time when Israel was suffering the consequences of their repeated idolatry and disobedience to God's laws. In this verse, God is directly challenging the people for continuing the sinful practices of their ancestors, such as worshiping false gods and engaging in moral corruption, which had led to their current state of exile. This rebuke fits into the broader narrative of Ezekiel's prophecies, which called for repentance and warned of judgment if the cycle of rebellion persisted.
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