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Ezekiel 21:23

King James Version (KJV)

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Ezekiel 21:23

Verse 23 of 32

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And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken.

Ezekiel 21:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezekiel 21:23

Theological / Devotional

As a false divination. That is, in the sight of the people of Jerusalem.

Sworn oaths. This again may be understood to refer to the Jews, who had sworn fidelity to the Babylonians (2 Chron. 36:13; Eze. 17:18, 19). These oaths they had violated. This appears to be the simplest meaning of the text.

Call to remembrance. The subject may be the Lord, and the “iniquity” the general sinfulness of the people. Or the subject may be Nebuchadnezzar, who will call to remembrance and punish the violation of the oath (2 Chron. 36:10, 13; Jer. 52:3; Eze. 17:15-19).

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