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Ezekiel 45:9 · KJV

"Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7And a portion shall be for the prince on the one side and on the other side of the oblation of the holy portion, and of the possession of the city, before the oblation of the holy portion, and before the possession of the city, from the west side westward, and from the east side eastward: and the length shall be over against one of the portions, from the west border unto the east border.
8In the land shall be his possession in Israel: and my princes shall no more oppress my people; and the rest of the land shall they give to the house of Israel according to their tribes.
9Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD.
10Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath.
11The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the tenth part of an homer: the measure thereof shall be after the homer.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to injustice in your community?

2

What does it mean for you to act justly?

3

When have you seen leaders fail to uphold justice?

Life Application

community

Get involved in local initiatives that promote justice and support those in need. Your actions can make a difference.

faith

Pray for leaders and decision-makers, asking for wisdom and integrity in their actions.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus taught about justice and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of fair treatment and care for others.

See also: Matthew 23:23

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