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Ezekiel 22:7 Β· KJV

"In 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
9In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you treat those who are vulnerable in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to honor your parents?

3

When have you seen oppression in your community?

Life Application

family

Make an effort to honor your parents and support your family.

compassion

Look for ways to help those who are marginalized in your community.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city where societal norms were corrupted, leading to the oppression of the vulnerable.

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