Ezekiel 36:31 Meaning and Explanation
“Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Ezekiel 36:31
Remembrance and repentance deepen the people's gratitude and commitment.
What Does Ezekiel 36:31 Mean?
The restoration is not amnesia but remembrance with sorrow. As the people are blessed and restored, they will recall their evil ways and the abominations they committed. This remembrance will produce genuine repentance—loathing of what they did, seen through God's eyes.
This response is not punishment but the fruit of transformation. A heart of flesh, indwelt by God's Spirit, naturally grieves over past unfaithfulness. The remembrance and loathing serve to deepen gratitude for grace and strengthen commitment to covenant faithfulness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 36:31
What does Ezekiel 36:31 mean?
Israel will remember their unfaithfulness and will grieve over their former sins.
What is the context of Ezekiel 36:31?
Remembrance and repentance deepen the people's gratitude and commitment.