Ezekiel 23:31 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thine hand.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Because the South followed the North's unfaithful path, she will drink the same cup of judgment.
The Context of Ezekiel 23:31
Aholibah follows Aholah's way and thus receives Aholah's judgment.
What Does Ezekiel 23:31 Mean?
'Walked in the way of thy sister' refers to identical covenant-breaking patterns. The judgment is also identical: the 'cup'—a symbol of divine wrath—that was given to the North now passes to the South.
The cup imagery suggests both drinking and being forced to drink something bitter and unwilling. There is no escape for those who follow covenant-breaking paths; the judgment is assured.
Ezekiel 23:31 in the Original Language
cup (כּוֹס) — often symbolizes divine judgment or the lot assigned by God; here it represents the portion of destruction allotted to the unfaithful.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 23:31
What does Ezekiel 23:31 mean?
Because the South followed the North's unfaithful path, she will drink the same cup of judgment.
What is the context of Ezekiel 23:31?
Aholibah follows Aholah's way and thus receives Aholah's judgment.