Ezekiel 6:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Then shall ye know that I am the LORD, when their slain men shall be among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill, in all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tree, and under every thick oak, the place where they did offer sweet savour to all their idols.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The knowledge of God's identity will come when the dead lie upon the very locations where Israel committed idolatry.
The Context of Ezekiel 6:13
God's identity as the true LORD will be proven through the desecration of every idolatrous worship site with human casualties.
What Does Ezekiel 6:13 Mean?
The detailed geography—high hills, mountain tops, green trees, thick oaks—lists every location where Israel engaged in forbidden worship. The scattering of the dead across these sites profanes each location and erases their sacred significance.
Sweet savour refers to the pleasing offerings that Israel made to idols, attempting to appease them. The contrast between what Israel offered willingly and the involuntary dead bodies left behind exposes the futility of their idolatry.
Ezekiel 6:13 in the Original Language
nichach (נִיחוֹח), 'sweet savour' — a pleasing aroma; the offering made to appease the idols, now replaced by death.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 6:13
What does Ezekiel 6:13 mean?
The knowledge of God's identity will come when the dead lie upon the very locations where Israel committed idolatry.
What is the context of Ezekiel 6:13?
God's identity as the true LORD will be proven through the desecration of every idolatrous worship site with human casualties.