Ezekiel 33:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye stand upon your sword, ye work abomination, and ye defile every one his neighbour's wife: and shall ye possess the land?”
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Read Full Chapter →God lists more sins: relying on the sword, committing abominations, and sexual sins; these disqualify them from the land.
The Context of Ezekiel 33:26
God catalogs more sins that disqualify the inhabitants from keeping the land.
What Does Ezekiel 33:26 Mean?
The indictment continues with additional transgressions. 'Ye stand upon your sword' means they rely on military might and violence for security. 'Ye work abomination' refers to practices forbidden by the law. 'Defile every one his neighbour's wife' means adultery and sexual immorality.
The cumulative catalog of sins shows these people have not learned from Israel's judgment. They repeat the same patterns of idolatry, violence, and immorality that brought judgment on the kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 33:26
What does Ezekiel 33:26 mean?
God lists more sins: relying on the sword, committing abominations, and sexual sins; these disqualify them from the land.
What is the context of Ezekiel 33:26?
God catalogs more sins that disqualify the inhabitants from keeping the land.