Ezekiel 22:7 Meaning and Explanation
“In thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they vexed the fatherless and the widow.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jerusalem's people dishonor parents and oppress the vulnerable.
The Context of Ezekiel 22:7
People of Jerusalem dishonor parents and oppress the vulnerable.
What Does Ezekiel 22:7 Mean?
The people of Jerusalem 'set light by' (disregard) their parents, violating the fundamental covenant command to honor father and mother. Worse, they target the defenseless—the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow—treating them with oppression and cruelty.
These sins against family and the vulnerable expose the moral bankruptcy of the city. The law and prophets consistently demand justice for the marginalized; Jerusalem's abuse of them demonstrates a complete rejection of God's ethical demands.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 22:7
What does Ezekiel 22:7 mean?
Jerusalem's people dishonor parents and oppress the vulnerable.
What is the context of Ezekiel 22:7?
People of Jerusalem dishonor parents and oppress the vulnerable.