Ezekiel 11:6 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye have multiplied your slain in this city, and ye have filled the streets thereof with the slain.”
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Read Full Chapter →God accuses Jerusalem's leaders of causing many deaths and filling the city streets with the slain.
The Context of Ezekiel 11:6
God accuses the leaders of causing widespread violence and death in Jerusalem.
What Does Ezekiel 11:6 Mean?
God now specifies the nature of Jerusalem's corruption: the leaders have multiplied the slain—caused many deaths—within the city. The streets are filled with bodies of the dead, a graphic image of violence, bloodshed, and lawlessness. This is not accidental but the result of their wicked policies and leadership, which have promoted injustice and violence.
The repetition of 'slain' and 'streets' emphasizes both the scale and the public nature of the violence. The deaths are not hidden away but visible throughout the city, indicating systemic bloodshed rooted in the leadership's corrupt values. This violence represents the fruit of their wicked counsel mentioned earlier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 11:6
What does Ezekiel 11:6 mean?
God accuses Jerusalem's leaders of causing many deaths and filling the city streets with the slain.
What is the context of Ezekiel 11:6?
God accuses the leaders of causing widespread violence and death in Jerusalem.