EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 14:1 The theme of false prophecy continues (vv. Ezekiel 14:9). The ELDERS in exile (v. Ezekiel 14:1) approach Ezekiel (compare Ezekiel 8:1; Ezekiel 20:1). They want him to give them a word from the Lord, but the Lord knows they are idolaters. The key verse in this section is... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 14:9 I, THE LORD, HAVE DECEIVED THAT PROPHET. One of the forms of God’s judgment is allowing people to believe falsehood, or even (as in this verse) leading them to believe falsehood. Yet Scripture also consistently affirms human responsibility for the decision to sin (note t... [ Continue Reading ]
EZEKIEL—NOTE ON EZEKIEL 14:12 Five distinct paragraphs make up this oracle. The first four describe four forms of divine judgment on Jerusalem: famine (vv. Ezekiel 14:12); beasts (vv. Ezekiel 14:15); sword (vv. Ezekiel 14:17); and pestilence (vv. Ezekiel 14:19). The final paragraph provides a summar... [ Continue Reading ]