Ezekiel 21:22 · KJV
"At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 21:22 mean? →Passage Context
20Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbath of the Ammonites, and to Judah in Jerusalem the defenced.
21For the king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination: he made his arrows bright, he consulted with images, he looked in the liver.
22At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort.
23And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken.
24Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are discovered, so that in all your doings your sins do appear; because, I say, that ye are come to remembrance, ye shall be taken with the hand.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you interpret the concept of divine guidance in your decisions?
2
What does seeking direction from God look like for you?
3
When have you felt called to take action in a difficult situation?
Life Application
faith
Trusting in God's guidance can provide clarity in uncertain times. Consider praying for wisdom when facing tough decisions.
relationships
Involve others in your decision-making process, seeking their insights and perspectives as part of divine guidance.
Places in This Verse
Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)
The capital city of Israel, significant in biblical history as the center of worship and the location of the Temple.
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