Ezekiel 23:47 · KJV
"And the company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall slay their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 23:47 mean? →Passage Context
45And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner of adulteresses, and after the manner of women that shed blood; because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands.
46For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled.
47And the company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall slay their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire.
48Thus will I cause lewdness to cease out of the land, that all women may be taught not to do after your lewdness.
49And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you process the concept of judgment in your life?
2
What does it mean to you to face the consequences of your actions?
3
When have you seen the effects of wrongdoing manifest in your life or community?
Life Application
faith
Consider how your actions reflect your faith and the potential consequences they may have.
community
Engage in discussions about accountability and support within your community.
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