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Ezekiel 22:11 Meaning

And 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.

Context Explained

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.

12In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord GOD.

13Behold, therefore I have smitten mine hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made, and at thy blood which hath been in the midst of thee.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • 1 Corinthians 5:1

    Paul addresses sexual immorality in the church, similar to the abominations mentioned.

  • Leviticus 18:6-18

    Leviticus outlines prohibitions against incest and sexual immorality, which is relevant here.

  • Hebrews 13:4

    The author of Hebrews emphasizes the sanctity of marriage, contrasting with the actions in this verse.

Source: Ezekiel 22:11