Ezekiel 16:21
The Scripture
(21) That thou hast slain my children, and delivered them to cause them to pass through the fire for 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
Psalms 106:37Leviticus 18:21Leviticus 20:1Leviticus 20:2Leviticus 20:3Leviticus 20:4Leviticus 20:5Deuteronomy 18:10II Kings 17:17II Kings 21:6II Kings 23:10
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