Ezekiel 22:6 · KJV

"Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴Thou art become guilty in thy blood that thou hast shed; and hast defiled thyself in thine idols which thou hast made; and thou hast caused thy days to draw near, and art come even unto thy years: therefore have I made thee a reproach unto the heathen, and a mocking to all countries.

⁵Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.

⁶Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood.

⁷In thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they vexed the fatherless and the widow.

⁸Thou hast despised mine holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths.

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Reflection Questions

How do you see power being misused in today's world?

What does it mean for you to use your influence responsibly?

When have you witnessed leadership that led to harm?

Life Application

leadership

Reflect on how you can use your influence positively in your community.

accountability

Hold leaders accountable for their actions and advocate for justice.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city where corrupt leaders exploited their power, leading to societal issues.

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