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Ezekiel 7:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I won't look away or feel sorry for you. I'm going to let your choices catch up with you, and all the terrible things you've done will be right there with you. Then you'll finally understand who I really am, the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your actions have consequences, and God's not going to pretend they don't.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, delivering messages of judgment to his people who had been taken captive due to their unfaithfulness. In this verse, God warns the people of Judah that their persistent idolatry and moral abominations would lead to severe punishment without mercy, as part of a broader prophecy about the impending destruction of Jerusalem. This declaration emphasizes God's role as the ultimate judge, aiming to restore His people's recognition of His authority.

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