Ezekiel 28:17
The Scripture
(17) Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter describes the sin of the king of Babylon and his people, who were proud and arrogant, and it records the divine judgment that God will bring upon them. It emphasizes the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance, showing that God will punish those who reject his law. The narrative sets up the idea that true restoration begins with acknowledging one’s guilt.
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