Ezekiel 16:53
The Scripture
(53) When I shall bring again their captivity, the captivity of Sodom and her daughters, and the captivity of Samaria and her daughters, then will I bring again the captivity of thy captives in the midst of 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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