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
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