Ezekiel 11:3 Meaning
Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.
Context Explained
1Moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the LORD'S house, which looketh eastward: and behold at the door of the gate five and twenty men; among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people.
2Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city:
3Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.
4Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.
5And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak; Thus saith the LORD; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, every one of them.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 7:4
Both verses address the false security of the people in Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 8:12
This verse elaborates on the idolatrous practices of the people, which led to their judgment.
Source: Ezekiel 11:3