Ezekiel 23:47
Ezekiel 23:47 Meaning and Explanation
“And the company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall slay their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The judgment will involve stoning, swords, loss of children, and incineration—total destruction.
The Context of Ezekiel 23:47
The detailed methods of destruction.
What Does Ezekiel 23:47 Mean?
The methods of destruction are multiple and complete: stones, swords, killing of children, burning of homes. This is not a singular attack but a cascade of devastation affecting every aspect of society.
The particular mention of destroying sons and daughters is significant: the children who were earlier sacrificed to idols are now lost in war. The judgment cycles back to the original sin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 23:47
What does Ezekiel 23:47 mean?
The judgment will involve stoning, swords, loss of children, and incineration—total destruction.
What is the context of Ezekiel 23:47?
The detailed methods of destruction.