Ezekiel 11:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The leaders falsely claim danger is not near, saying they should build and comparing their security to flesh protected in a cauldron.
The Context of Ezekiel 11:3
The leaders express false confidence in the city's security and their safety within it.
What Does Ezekiel 11:3 Mean?
The wicked counsel becomes clear through their words: they say judgment and danger 'is not near'—a false confidence in their security. They propose building houses as if the future is stable and safe. This demonstrates their hardened refusal to heed warnings of judgment that Ezekiel and other prophets have proclaimed.
Their metaphor reveals their thinking: they compare the city to a cauldron (a protective pot) and themselves to flesh inside it, safe from heat. This image expresses misplaced confidence in the city's fortifications and their own position within it. They believe physical structures and their status will protect them from any threat or divine judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 11:3
What does Ezekiel 11:3 mean?
The leaders falsely claim danger is not near, saying they should build and comparing their security to flesh protected in a cauldron.
What is the context of Ezekiel 11:3?
The leaders express false confidence in the city's security and their safety within it.