Ezekiel 22:9 · KJV
"In 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."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 22:9 mean? →Passage Context
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.
10In thee have they discovered their fathers' nakedness: in thee have they humbled her that was set apart for pollution.
11And one hath committed abomination with his neighbour's wife; and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter in law; and another in thee hath humbled his sister, his father's daughter.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you guard against gossip in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to live a life of integrity?
3
When have you been tempted to engage in immoral behavior?
Life Application
integrity
Commit to speaking truthfully and avoiding gossip.
morality
Reflect on your actions and ensure they align with your values.
Places in This Verse
Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)
The city known for its idolatrous practices and moral failures during the exile.
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