Ezekiel 21:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are discovered, so that in all your doings your sins do appear; because, I say, that ye are come to remembrance, ye shall be taken with the hand.”
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Read Full Chapter →Because Israel's sins are now fully evident and remembered, they will be captured and taken into exile.
The Context of Ezekiel 21:24
God explains the basis of Israel's capture: their iniquity has come to remembrance before Him.
What Does Ezekiel 21:24 Mean?
'Ye have made your iniquity to be remembered' suggests that Israel's sins are so persistent and visible that they cannot be hidden or ignored. 'In all your doings your sins do appear' indicates that sin has become woven into the very fabric of their actions and society.
'Ye shall be taken with the hand' is graphic language for capture—seized as a prize of war. The causality is clear: iniquity remembered leads to sins being exposed, which leads to capture. God's judgment is just and rooted in the reality of their moral failure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 21:24
What does Ezekiel 21:24 mean?
Because Israel's sins are now fully evident and remembered, they will be captured and taken into exile.
What is the context of Ezekiel 21:24?
God explains the basis of Israel's capture: their iniquity has come to remembrance before Him.