Ezekiel 16:17
The Scripture
(17) Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images of men, and didst commit whoredom with them,
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God tells Ezekiel that Israel is like a dried up river, a broken covenant that will be judged and exiled. The people’s sins are described as a covering that will be lifted away, showing that true restoration requires repentance and a new covenant. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of Israel’s disobedience and the hope of future redemption.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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