Ezekiel 6:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And they that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I am broken with their whorish heart, which hath departed from me, and with their eyes, which go a whoring after their idols: and they shall lothe themselves for the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The survivors will remember God in exile, and their hearts will turn to repentance as they reflect on their unfaithfulness.
The Context of Ezekiel 6:9
The escaped remnant undergoes spiritual transformation through exile and develops hatred for their previous idolatry.
What Does Ezekiel 6:9 Mean?
Remembrance of the LORD in exile becomes the instrument of spiritual restoration. The survivors will recognize His reality and power through their separation from the land, leading to self-loathing for their former idolatrous practices.
The phrase I am broken expresses God's deep emotional response to Israel's unfaithfulness. Their turning from idolatry to remembrance of God represents a spiritual transformation where exile becomes the path to repentance and renewed relationship.
Ezekiel 6:9 in the Original Language
shakat (שָׁכַח), 'broken' or 'grieved' — God experiences emotional pain at Israel's departure from Him and their pursuit of idols.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 6:9
What does Ezekiel 6:9 mean?
The survivors will remember God in exile, and their hearts will turn to repentance as they reflect on their unfaithfulness.
What is the context of Ezekiel 6:9?
The escaped remnant undergoes spiritual transformation through exile and develops hatred for their previous idolatry.