Ezekiel 14

23 verses

TL;DR

Ezekiel delivers a stark warning to Israel, declaring that idolatry will lead to divine judgment, and he emphasizes that even the righteous like Noah, Daniel, and Job cannot escape God's punitive measures against the land, though a remnant will remain.

Summary

Ezekiel receives a divine commission to confront Israel’s idolatry. He declares that those who place idols in their hearts and seek prophetic counsel will be punished, and the prophet himself may be deceived by God. God then pronounces judgment upon the land for its grievous sins, describing famine, beasts, sword, and pestilence. Despite the severe calamities, the righteous men of faith will preserve their own souls, yet the land will be desolated. Finally, God promises a remnant that will rise from the devastation, offering comfort and assurance that His judgments are purposeful.

Outline

Israel’s idolatry and prophetic warning
God’s judgment on Israel and the prophet
Judgment on the land and promise of a remnant

Themes

IdolatryRepentanceJudgmentRighteousnessCovenant Faithfulness

Keywords

idolatryrepentjudgmentfamineswordremnant

People

EzekielNoahDanielJobIsraelJerusalem

Places

IsraelJerusalem

Things

idolsfamineswordnoisome beastspestilenceremnant

Key Verses

Ezekiel 14:4: God’s warning to idolatrous Israel
Ezekiel 14:8: Declaration of judgment against the prophet and the people
Ezekiel 14:14: God’s threat of severe famine to the land
Ezekiel 14:23: Promise of a remnant and comfort after judgment

Questions

What does Ezekiel’s message reveal about the nature of prophetic authority?
How does the text link personal sin with national judgment?
In what ways does the promise of a remnant offer hope amid devastation?

Sentiment

negative
The chapter contains strong warnings, condemnations, and impending judgment.