Ezekiel 11:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?”
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Read Full Chapter →As Ezekiel prophesies, Pelatiah dies, causing the prophet to fall and cry out in anguish over God's judgment of Israel's remnant.
The Context of Ezekiel 11:13
Pelatiah's immediate death confirms God's word and prompts Ezekiel's intercession for the surviving remnant.
What Does Ezekiel 11:13 Mean?
As Ezekiel delivers God's judgment, the word is fulfilled immediately: Pelatiah son of Benaiah—one of the specific leaders identified earlier—dies. The death is a sign that God's word spoken through the prophet will indeed come to pass. Ezekiel's response is to fall on his face in profound distress and cry out with a loud voice, expressing anguish at what he has witnessed and proclaimed.
Ezekiel's cry addresses God directly: 'Wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?' His concern is that God's judgment, while just, might result in complete destruction of the people who survive. The remnant—those who remain after judgment—represents any future for God's people, and Ezekiel fears annihilation. His intercession reflects his deep love for his people and his wrestling with the severity of God's judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 11:13
What does Ezekiel 11:13 mean?
As Ezekiel prophesies, Pelatiah dies, causing the prophet to fall and cry out in anguish over God's judgment of Israel's remnant.
What is the context of Ezekiel 11:13?
Pelatiah's immediate death confirms God's word and prompts Ezekiel's intercession for the surviving remnant.