Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet?
Isn't it enough that you've already taken all the best stuff for yourselves? You had to go and ruin what was left too? You drank from the clean water, then turned around and made it dirty so no one else could have it.
Don't be the person who takes everything good and then ruins what's left for everyone else.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet is speaking during the Babylonian exile, condemning the leaders of Israel for their failures in caring for the people. God uses the metaphor of shepherds and sheep to criticize these leaders, who not only consume the best resources for themselves but also ruin the remaining pasture and water, leaving the flock in want. This imagery reflects the broader theme of divine judgment on unjust rulers who prioritize their own interests over the vulnerable.
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