Ezekiel 34:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And as for my flock, they eat that which ye have trodden with your feet; and they drink that which ye have fouled with your feet.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The weak are left to consume and drink from what the strong have trampled and defiled.
The Context of Ezekiel 34:19
The weak are forced to subsist on contaminated, spoiled resources.
What Does Ezekiel 34:19 Mean?
God laments the tragic consequence of the powerful's cruelty. The flock must survive on contaminated and spoiled resources—eating trampled pasture, drinking fouled water. This is not accidental scarcity but systematic deprivation imposed by the exploitative powerful. The vulnerability of the weak is made worse by those who have power to help.
The verse underscores the depth of social collapse. In a just society, the weak are protected; here, they are tormented. God, observing this, is provoked to intervene more dramatically.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 34:19
What does Ezekiel 34:19 mean?
The weak are left to consume and drink from what the strong have trampled and defiled.
What is the context of Ezekiel 34:19?
The weak are forced to subsist on contaminated, spoiled resources.