Ezekiel 22:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the LORD have spoken it, and will do it.”
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Read Full Chapter →God asks if Jerusalem can withstand the judgment He will bring.
The Context of Ezekiel 22:14
God asserts that judgment is certain and unstoppable.
What Does Ezekiel 22:14 Mean?
God challenges Jerusalem with a rhetorical question: can the city's courage and strength survive what is coming? The question is not genuine—it assumes the answer is no. Jerusalem's defenses, whether political or military, will prove useless against God's determined judgment.
The declaration 'I the LORD have spoken it, and will do it' removes all doubt. God's word is not contingent or reversible; it is a firm commitment to execute what He has announced. The finality of this statement signals that Jerusalem's time for repentance has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 22:14
What does Ezekiel 22:14 mean?
God asks if Jerusalem can withstand the judgment He will bring.
What is the context of Ezekiel 22:14?
God asserts that judgment is certain and unstoppable.