Ezekiel 9:11 Meaning
And, behold, the man clothed with linen, which had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.
Context Explained
9Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceeding great, and the land is full of blood, and the city full of perverseness: for they say, The LORD hath forsaken the earth, and the LORD seeth not.
10And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head.
11And, behold, the man clothed with linen, which had the inkhorn by his side, reported the matter, saying, I have done as thou hast commanded me.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 15:14
Jesus speaks of obedience to His commands, paralleling the faithful execution of God's command in Ezekiel.
Matthew 25:21
The idea of being faithful in service resonates with the report of obedience in Ezekiel.
Hebrews 11:7
Noah's obedience in faith serves as a parallel to the obedience shown by the man in linen.
Source: Ezekiel 9:11