Ezekiel 22:10
Ezekiel 22:10 Meaning and Explanation
“In thee have they discovered their fathers' nakedness: in thee have they humbled her that was set apart for pollution.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jerusalem is plagued by incest and ritual abuse.
The Context of Ezekiel 22:10
Incest and abuse of ritually unclean persons.
What Does Ezekiel 22:10 Mean?
'Discovering the father's nakedness' is a biblical euphemism for sexual relations with a father's wife or concubine, violating the family structure and covenant law. Such acts represent a profound breach of family honor and sacred law.
The reference to humbling 'her that was set apart for pollution' likely refers to a woman in a state of ritual uncleanness. To abuse such a person doubles the transgression, combining sexual violation with deliberate desecration of ritual law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 22:10
What does Ezekiel 22:10 mean?
Jerusalem is plagued by incest and ritual abuse.
What is the context of Ezekiel 22:10?
Incest and abuse of ritually unclean persons.